2016 National Rally W.A. 11-13 March Discussions

[alans1100]

A safe trip to all currently heading for WA. Have a great time all attending the rally.

What he said

I am unable to attend this event as l will be heading over in about 6 weeks time.

I had planned to go but minor bike repairs and an upcoming car repair got in the way and it doesn't look I'll be getting over their anytime before August.

I will be looking forward to the reports on the best places for food and accommodation.

I've been across a few times and generally bush camp beside the road for free even though all the roadhouses have accommodation available. Food is a personal thing but for me after Ceduna I generally have some in the trailer.

[BigTed]

The WA event has been on my radar for a long time, but I've been struggling to keep work off it. I'll be skiving off work early on Friday to get there, and hopefully able to do the southern run afterwards.
Looking forward to catching up with some members both old and new.
Ride safe everyone!

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[Marcus]

38 degrees And rain. Good going Adelaide


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[Lionel]

Approx 23 degrees today from Ceduna to Border Village. Local thunderstorms cut power to Penong so we were unable to get fuel there.
Fortunately, Terry was able to obtain 10 litres from a motorist, though it cost him $20. We then got to Nundroo.
We didn't mind the rain after the 40 degrees at Hells Gate and 38 degrees most other places.
Norseman Monday night.
The anonymous member from Victoria has parted company with us and Chops has returned to Canberra as planned.

[Cerebral Knievel]

Approx 23 degrees today from Ceduna to Border Village. Local thunderstorms cut power to Penong so we were unable to get fuel there.
Fortunately, Terry was able to obtain 10 litres from a motorist, though it cost him $20. We then got to Nundroo.
We didn't mind the rain after the 40 degrees at Hells Gate and 38 degrees most other places.
Norseman Monday night.
The anonymous member from Victoria has parted company with us and Chops has returned to Canberra as planned.

Ride safe gents,see you in perth 

[Marcus]

Day one finished. Lost my GoPro remote to the road gods 10 minutes in. Danny had coolant issues at Ararat, all better now. 39 degrees all day and rain in Adelaide. A bee decided to ram his arse into my face at 110km and now we're at Port Pirie, decided to stop before the heavens opened up on us. Krispy Kreme factory was a high light. All up a good day. The adventure continues.

Why is it always windy in SA


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[Cerebral Knievel]

Tap dancin talk isn't working for Johnny Yted but here is an update :

Faarrkkk its hot, crossed the Hay Plain in 45 deg heat arrived here at 2.30 and collapse under a tree at Caltex south Hay. passed out for 1 1/2 hrs then again for 2 hrs only just now getting rid of thumping headache. and yes I have been drinking electrolytes 3 750m bottle here in hay. its still 37deg so waiting for dark to continue. Stopping in Renmark tonight and up early... I,m in 2 minds as toweather I turn around and head home.. everyone coming from the west says its only going to get hotter. maybe I,ve turned into a wuss.. will decide in 1 hr if the temp go down a bit...Nat Rally WA may turn into a FarFailure... 
it to hot for my phone to work also...

[Marcus]

Weather app says its mid 20s all the way. Just gotta get passed Port Augusta


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[Sicman]

Temps are dropping johnnie. Rest up tonight and keep riding tomorrow till you hit the cooler weather  We have winter jackets on tonight

[johnnyYTED]

Ihave just had bfast at Renmark boarder roadhouse and going to try and get room.got moved on from a rest stop by NSW HWP at GolGol. couldn't  get a room in mildura after midnight so went looking for a reststop only to be moved on by vic pol. Don't they want MC to stop revive. Spent 4 hrs about 35 k  's before SA checkpoint I might try and get to Burra b4 stopping to avoid the heat

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[Barry and Marissa]

Safe riding everyone. Looking fwd to seeing the pictures of everyones trip.

[Gadget]

What Barry said!

[curious1]

Why is it always windy in SA


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They have build lots of wind turbines which attract the winds.

[Marcus]

Well there's the problem. Haha

Just got to Port Augusta heading to Ceduna today.


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[Marcus]

Wow so much rain between port Augusta and Ceduna


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[alans1100]

Wow so much rain between port Augusta and Ceduna


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Coming from Vic I thought you wouldn't notice a shower of rain or two over here.

[DBfive]

Currently in Norseman while BenT gets his bike to Kalgoorle to get it repaired.  We had 37- 39 across to Ceduna but last two days of 22-24C and rain showers across the Nullarbor.  (Possible discussion topic: do STs really handle 25-35kph crosswinds?). On track to get to Perth Thursday afternoon.

Safe travels everyone

[Wombat]

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10373.new#new

Please see above for Sunday

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Currently lunching in Wudinna. Wet and cool so don't worry too much about the heat if you are behind us. Looking out for Marcus and Dan as they are currently on the same bit of road.


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[Wombat]

More info for costs
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=10627.new#new

[Marcus]

We've stopped at big4 Ceduna for Monday night. Basically got sick of the rain.


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[johnnyYTED]

:red11
STranger and I have juST checked into the Kimba Caravan/motel room 3.for some much needed sleep in a bed. I rode the last 70 k's in rain which I had prayed for .. it certainly cooled us both down. I'm going to relax after using all the hot water to soothe my sore body.
After yesterday heat, collapsing at Hay I finally left Hay about 8pm,got fuel at Balranald the rode to gol gol and stopped for a rest only to have a Hwp move me on,,  oops I posted all that with Tapatalk this morning from Renmark SA.. Today I went on an adventure thru new places leaving the STurt hwy at Bamera and going thru Morgan, Burra,Mount Bryan, got a pic for another thread there, ;), then left at Hallett to Jamestown,Appila where I found 100kph DIRT,, oops youiie and onto Booleroo Melrose, Wilmington then left to Port AuguSTa and down the mountain. I had the cam going but not sure how much I captured as the dam battery died.. I also got a few pics on my phone but the dam thing rebooted ( I hope not ReSTored) so I may have lost my pics,,,I also captured a milestone 170,000 so I hope it was reboot! I didn't STop long in Port AuguSTa juSt feul and electrolytes to get to Kimba to get a room by a tea towel and stickers for Kimba at home... Pics will have to wait til I'm home on a Ride Report.

[Dick B "Yewie"]

Look out for us tomorrow (2 bikes) you will probably pass us somewhere along the Nullarbor. We are staying at Eucla tomorrow night.


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[johnnyYTED]

Disk it would great to find another ST heading west I should be in Eucla in the Arvo, Leaving Kimba soon juST  after 6am. I.ll keep my eye out

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[Sicman]

It should be a nice day for a ride Johnny. Stay safe and see you soon