NATIONAL OZSTOC RALLY 2013 15-17th of MARCH

[BigTed]

Thanks guys. There's not much we can do, besides hope and pray for the best. And give the incredible doctors and nurses time to get her better.

I hope all goes well and we get a chance to meet.

[West Aussie Glen]

Wendy,
It is sad to read your about your mother hope she is improving.

[sargent]

Likewise from me too Wendy.
  Maybe give her another squirt of Morteen,
Some of them bugs need a bit extra.
Here's hoping all is okay. 

[Yorkie]

Unfortunately I am probably now unlikely to be able to attend, my daughter has BLACK DOG syndrome and I have to care for my 7yr old grandson. Family comes first.

[Shiney]

Right you are Yorkie, family always takes precedence.

Good luck to you and Wendy I hope all goes well

[Sabie]

Anyone planning on going through Cobar on either  Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th or Thursday the 14th?

My planned ride will take me through Cobar on Wednesday the 13th but I'm very flexible if anyone is riding through the day before or the day after if you'd like company.

Sabie

[OzRider]

Wont be in attendance had a free holiday in Bali thrown at me ........... someone had to do it have fun peoples 

[Lionel]

Rod, I've been to Bali too.
If I had to choose between Bali and Middleton I'd choose Middleton, even though I've never been to Middleton.
Besides if you choose Middleton you get to have a great motorcycle ride.

[BigTed]

Wont be in attendance had a free holiday in Bali thrown at me ........... someone had to do it have fun peoples 

I also had a trip to Bali and Singapore thrown at me..... that was my cost for going to Middleton. My wife goes to Bali next week, then to Singas withy my daughter 2 weeks after I get home from SA. I'm not allowed to complain. 

[Tipsy]

  py

Bali smali ,,,,you could end up drinking poison at the bar,,,, It has to be Middleton

and talking about Middleton I now have a spare bunk as Yorkie is unable to make it.

So scream and only $123.23 for 3 nights,  Fri,Sat,Sun,

Tipsy

[OzRider]

Rod, I've been to Bali too.
If I had to choose between Bali and Middleton I'd choose Middleton, even though I've never been to Middleton.
Besides if you choose Middleton you get to have a great motorcycle ride.

Bali numerous times, Middleton once, Bali comes way in front, surfing, diving and free all come to mind

Trips planned to Border Village, Tassie and Bathurst this year approx 21,000k's so plenty of riding to come Lionel 

[saaz]

I will stay Sunday as well so see how the beds work out. Happy to take up space already booked!

py

Bali smali ,,,,you could end up drinking poison at the bar,,,, It has to be Middleton

and talking about Middleton I now have a spare bunk as Yorkie is unable to make it.

So scream and only $123.23 for 3 nights,  Fri,Sat,Sun,

Tipsy

[Tipsy]

  py

Turtle has taken the bed guys and gals 

Tipsy

[Turtle]

I took it for the ensuite over Glens cabin as the bladder after a few drinks and I like a short walk to the loo in the middle of the night

[Diesel]

ATTENDING THE RALLY??.....


With around 3 weeks to go - or 3 weekends - it's time to go out to your shed/garage and do a walk around the bike to check a few things....


Do it now, in case that 'perished handgrip rubber' has to be ordered in, or that loose side stand bolt is unavailable at the moment etc.


Things to check include:


- side stand condition/operation
- electric windscreen movement and tracking
- exhaust brackets - wiggle the pipes - shouldn't move
- tyre condition - (the last 10% of tyre wear is only the last 1% of mileage)
- tool kit condition
- top box mounting screws
- powerlet/cig lighter socket (movement or suss wiring/connections)
- oil/coolant change?
- air/oil/fuel filter clean/change?
- brake pad condition
- brake fluid level/condition
- electronics connections/operation
- flat tyre repair kit condition (is the glue dried out, does the compressor still work, still got plenty of plugs? etc)
- do you need/want to get a fuel container to carry an extra couple of litres? (I always do) - go buy the tin now and see how/where it will fit when packed
- think about what you want in your tank bag (drink, muesli bars, camera, map, route plan, spot tracker, phone etc)


There are plenty of other things to check while you still have time to act - mention them below if you can be of help.


It is better to do this than be out on the road with non-functioning components! I think we ALL know this from experience.


I will also post this up in the LD section for Members who are not subscribed to this thread.


Furthermore...


Don't put you or your bike in high-risk situations now (gravel roads, water crossings, wet mossy or icy mountain roads, high risk sports where YOU may roll an ankle or wrist etc), as damage to your bike or body at this point will probably put you out of the 1,000's of km ride to the National Rally.   


Stuff we all know, but Steveo was put out of our Lions Road ride because just prior, a maniac in a cage on the Putty Road ran Steve off the road by going too hot into a corner - Steve hit the gravel to avoid a head on, touched the gravel verge and down he went - to be off the road for some time.     


Be extra vigilant, and do some checking over of your bike and gear for a more pleasant riding experience to the National Rally in Middleton.     


Hope this helps.


Cheers, Diesel


PS - Oh - and don't get the bloody flu! - Stay away from Streak   people who have it!       

[Turtle]

Great info diesel 

and don't forget to carry some cash as some places machines don't work or they don't take cards for fuel payments 

Turtle

[StinkyPete]

For those travelling........

Spread all of the stuff on the floor that you are taking, put half of it back in the cupboard 'cause you won't need it, and double the amount of cash that you expected that you would need.

[Sabie]

For me....

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered and delivered
Puncture repair - ordered and delivered
Airhawk - ordered
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered and delivered
USB outlet - ordered
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Confident all will arrive either this week or next week...

[Diesel]

For me....

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered and delivered
Puncture repair - ordered and delivered
Airhawk - ordered
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered and delivered
USB outlet - ordered
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Confident all will arrive either this week or next week...

All good - make sure you get out and test Sab.

Was that the same backrest that RobMc ordered?

Interested to hear your thoughts when it's up and running - maybe tack it on to Rob's post..

Cheers, Diesel

[BigTed]

...Confident all will arrive either this week or next week...

is that because you also ordered a shipping company? Boy, lots of goodies to arrive in the mail soon... just like Christmas.

[BigTed]

Don't put you or your bike in high-risk situations now (gravel roads, water crossings, wet mossy or icy mountain roads, high risk sports where YOU may roll an ankle or wrist etc), as damage to your bike or body at this point will probably put you out of the 1,000's of km ride to the National Rally.   

This is where I'll be have a pause.... at the bottom of the Gloucester Tree in Pemberton on the first night. I grew up in the area, and now at the ripe old age of 48, wishing I'd climbed it many years ago. I figured this might be the last chance. However, at the risk of curtailing the remainder of the rally, I'll decide whether or not I do it when I have to look at it from below.

[Sabie]

For me....

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered and delivered
Puncture repair - ordered and delivered
Airhawk - ordered
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered and delivered
USB outlet - ordered
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Confident all will arrive either this week or next week...

All good - make sure you get out and test Sab.

Was that the same backrest that RobMc ordered?

Interested to hear your thoughts when it's up and running - maybe tack it on to Rob's post..

Cheers, Diesel

Absolutely.... As the Grinch would say...."That's what these tests are for" ....

It's ok Diesel... It's not my first rodeo... I work in an industry where all we do is test just in case.

Sab

[Biggles]

and don't forget to carry some cash as some places machines don't work or they don't take cards for fuel payments 

Turtle

Can't be many these days, surely!
I've heard of the odd one wanting to add 2% for the card fees.

[Biggles]

This is where I'll be have a pause.... at the bottom of the on the first night. I grew up in the area, and now at the ripe old age of 48, wishing I'd climbed it many years ago. I figured this might be the last chance. However, at the risk of curtailing the remainder of the rally, I'll decide whether or not I do it when I have to look at it from below.

I've been there, looked at it, climbed three rungs to have my photo taken and climbed back down.

Back when men were men, they climbed those trees with an axe in one hand and an armful of boards to stand on.  Then they cut a notch, stuck in a board, climbed onto it and cut the next notch.   

Mate, if you fall out of that it's not going to Middleton you'll need to worry about.  It's what brand of wheelchair you'll buy.  And even that's making an assumption...   

[alans1100]

and don't forget to carry some cash as some places machines don't work or they don't take cards for fuel payments 

Turtle

Can't be many these days, surely!
I've heard of the odd one wanting to add 2% for the card fees.

I have come across only one where the garage fuel counter didn't have eftpos but in that case you went to the restaurant/shop and paid. That was one of the roadhouses between Karratha and Carnarvon......

Card fees.....mostly if you buy under a set limit......usually $10.....