The IBA issue was sorted after a long and frustraiting 28 month period for the three of us that rode together. Guys like TJ and Crappy gave us help at the end and their direct input fixed our problem.
Some others from that ride gave up which I think is a shame because I know what it meant to them too. It needs to be remembered that the ride was to celebrate the life of one of Australia's great long distance riders.
That ride was worth loosing some forum "skin" for Biggles. That ride went well further than the destination if you know what I mean.
We'll know in another 100,000 km if this bike is as good as the TDM for FarRides and further. The TDM suits the mad in me...maybe the ST will give me some class
Barraba has gone down hill since the mine closed and even worse now the chalk mine has shut down. Its a town for cheap rent and I would say half the population is from the bottom of some other barrel.
The location and surrounding areas are attractive and great rides on and off the tar. Old money town Barraba. I live north of the place. Wife deals in Bingara and deal at Barraba which gives us something to talk about at meal time.
