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WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« on: March 24, 2014, 10:36:51 AM »
Planning and chat

Date 2nd August Saturday at Border Village wa/sa

Post up up if attending or you have any questions

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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2014, 09:03:10 PM »
I intend to be there and pretty certain I can say the same for Wombat.
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2014, 09:35:50 PM »
I hope to make it past Balladonia this year :well

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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2014, 10:13:43 PM »
I hope to make this and will probably bring Mick on his Harley again.
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 10:08:25 PM »
I'm keen :beer
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 10:31:50 PM »
I hope to make it past Balladonia this year :well

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You've got the bike to do it this year.    :grin
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2014, 02:40:48 PM »
I am planning to do this as my first SS1600.
Suggestions on what I can do to prepare would be most appreciated.
What times are people looking to get to BV?
After speaking with Wombat, I am looking to hang around BV for a while and then camp at Eucla for the night. Then take a more leisurely run back.
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2014, 04:19:53 PM »
We just thinking about this the other day. Not sure yet
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2014, 05:45:53 PM »
This is my choice of 2 routes.



Or


Option 2 gives me more "Well Used" road but requires a 200km detour to make the 1600. It also allow me to keep a better average speed. Just need to make sure there is a fuel station at Salmon Gums and it's opening times.
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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2014, 11:02:38 PM »
Pack the wet weather gear mate my runs in 11 12 some showers and it gets bloody cold you will want a set of heated hand grips and take cash,some times card machines are not working no pay no fuel no ride.
I hope to be going this year might try and do the southwest and upto Norseman and over to the Border and home Sunday night
No SS1600 for me I did my own no documents Ceduna-Perth once is good enough for me

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Re: Border Run 2014
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2014, 10:55:08 PM »
There is 24 hr fuel at Southern Cross, Norseman. You are better staying on these roads as you will find less roos around dusk. Last year I found one 125kms east of Norseman.
I's just shy of 2000 if you go Balladonia, Border and Home.

It's a long day in the saddle, and can be bloody cold at night.

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2014, 11:25:51 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions.
Below is a plan I am working on for the run  :runyay


It is only rough for now but I am hoping someone will be staying at Balladonia and can let me into a room if I book one  :hatwave
I think I prefer to overnight at Balladonia rather than Norseman as less to ride next day and therefore later start .....   :H
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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2014, 08:13:34 AM »
Next year . . .  ;-*
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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2014, 09:49:52 AM »
If anybody decides to stay at Norseman I can recommend:-

http://www.therailwaynorseman.com.au/index.html

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2014, 09:10:54 PM »
Pezzz, Balladonia closes at 8:30pm, opens at 6am, I have booked a room, if you fuel up at Norseman you will be able to make Caiguna.
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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2014, 09:54:03 PM »
Thanks Yorkie. I will call them tomorrow and see what can be done. Norseman is stopping too early as it will mean to early a start and I am not sure I would make Caiguna.

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2014, 01:03:33 AM »
Does anyone have a spare bed in room in Balladonia on 1st? Will go halves and will only need for a few hours.

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2014, 01:05:13 AM »
Pezzz, Balladonia closes at 8:30pm, opens at 6am, I have booked a room, if you fuel up at Norseman you will be able to make Caiguna.
I get you now. Fuel up at Norseman instead of Balladonia as it will be closed when I leave and by the time I get to Caiguna they will be open for refuel.
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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2014, 12:10:26 AM »
Snap ..... -4 at Salmon Guns overnight. That is where I plan to do my turn around. Hope it warms up a bit in next 3 weeks.

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2014, 10:11:46 AM »
Ray I see your on the riders list on FarRiders........ What's your plans will we bump into you on the way to the Border

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Pezz just remember in those temps wipe the nose before paying for fuel cause you can't feel the nose fluids but the console operator will see it >:()
 

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2014, 10:34:02 AM »
Ummm ... Thanks for that sage advice.

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2014, 06:24:25 PM »
OK....  I think I have it all nutted out now ....
Just counting down the days ......

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2014, 08:59:58 AM »
Where you sleeping Saturday night Pezz......Border or Eucla ?

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2014, 10:04:53 AM »
Amber hotel motel Eucla in backpackers accommodation. $45 Thanks to advice from Yorkie.

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Re: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014
« Reply #24 on: July 08, 2014, 08:43:54 PM »
Pezzz, your fuel stops will be Southern Cross, Norseman and Caiguna.
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