Author Topic: Oz on an ST with AL (Read 5747 times)

A2Z · « **on:** July 10, 2016, 08:27:56 AM »

Hi guys, I'm off on my 'round Oz trip in a couple of weeks (soon as my bike is out of the shop). If you'd like to follow me around on my trip, you can follow me on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Alpal51/

I'll also be posting updates on this thread as I go along.

Cheers!

StinkyPete · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2016, 08:37:50 AM »

I will watch your adventure with interest and envy, having completed a lap myself. Don't forget that there a Bed & Shed in Adelaide if you need it.

BigTed · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2016, 08:40:05 AM »

Have a great ride!

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Gadget · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2016, 08:52:17 AM »

Have a great ride, and same warnings about obstacles/livestock as I've put on FB.

Will watch and read with interest.

Will you have a spot or Spotwalla for us to keep an eye on progress? The likes of Kev Murphy can keep an eye on progress and if there is any lack of progress, raise an alarm if necessary.

Have you got the OzSTOC RAN (Rider Assistance Network) number in your phone?

Bed, shed and fed in Kallangur, just of the highway 30 km north of Brisbane CBD if you need it.

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A2Z · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2016, 09:21:58 AM »

Quote from: Gadget on July 10, 2016, 08:52:17 AM

Have a great ride, and same warnings about obstacles/livestock as I've put on FB.

Will watch and read with interest.

Will you have a spot or Spotwalla for us to keep an eye on progress? The likes of Kev Murphy can keep an eye on progress and if there is any lack of progress, raise an alarm if necessary.

Have you got the OzSTOC RAN (Rider Assistance Network) number in your phone?

Bed, shed and fed in Kallangur, just of the highway 30 km north of Brisbane CBD if you need it.

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Thanks for the reminder about Spotwalla. I was reading up on what it was about and how to use it when I got distracted and haven't thought about it since. I'll have to get back to my research.

A2Z · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2016, 09:26:19 AM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on July 10, 2016, 08:37:50 AM

I will watch your adventure with interest and envy, having completed a lap myself. Don't forget that there a Bed & Shed in Adelaide if you need it.

I have family in Adelaide who would kill me if I didn't stay with them. But hopefully we can catch up and go on a day ride. Look forward to it.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2016, 10:25:22 AM »

Hi Al, as mentioned on your FB page i will try to post up a ride around Brisbane when a date becomes clearer.
I am oh so very jealous and will be watching your progress with great interest

Shiney · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2016, 12:31:35 PM »

A2Z · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2016, 01:46:43 PM »

Quote from: STimpy on July 10, 2016, 10:25:22 AM

Hi Al, as mentioned on your FB page i will try to post up a ride around Brisbane when a date becomes clearer.
I am oh so very jealous and will be watching your progress with great interest

I will, and I look forward to the catch up.

PC · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2016, 06:37:12 PM »

Hi Al shed and bed in Warwick if needed keep safe and I am sure you will have a ball

Peter and Marian

ST2UP · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2016, 10:17:48 PM »

Gives us a call for a coffee on your way through Al if your coming via the New England.

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2016, 09:30:49 AM »

Hi Al, shed bed fed... or just a cofee and a stretch.... at Bakers Ck, just before you get to Mackay from the south.
All the best for your OzLap. John and Kate

StinkyPete · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2016, 10:01:55 AM »

One of the great joys of long distance touring is meeting up with old friends, and making new ones, for coming into a caravan park on a bike on your own is a great conversation starter in camp kitchens.

Brian · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2016, 10:45:44 AM »

Ive heard member 'pharkleit' has a Spotifi or Spotwalla for sale ....if it interests you send him a p.m.

ST2UP · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2016, 10:59:46 AM »

Quote from: Brian on July 11, 2016, 10:45:44 AM

Ive heard member 'pharkleit' has a Spotifi or Spotwalla for sale ....if it interests you send him a p.m.

So just to keep the terminology from getting away from us and adding confusion.....

SpotWalla is a secure personal location manager that supports a wide range of satellite-based, cell-based and web-based tracking devices including SPOT Messengers, DeLorme and Inmarsat phones; Android devices running Bubbler GPS; iOS devices running SWConnect or gibbyTrip; any device connected to the APRS network; and a maritime tracking device called The Wirie Pro.

SPOT Messengers in versions 1,2 and now 3 are the most common stand alone device for motorcyclists and hikers etc, Bubbler and SWConnect are for smartphones with AGPS capabilities.

Spotify is a music app available for Apple & Android.....it's cool too

Just say'in

A2Z · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2016, 05:47:48 PM »

Ok. I've got Spotify, so I know what that is. But I'm still struggling with Spotwalla. I've created a Spotwalla account and I've bought the Bubbler app (I have an android phone). Did it last night, actually. Now I just have to work out how the whole bloody thing works. I'm also trying to work out how My Maps works. Been working on a map on and off for a couple of weeks now.

Brock · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2016, 05:52:17 PM »

You have to setup a trip, with start date and time, and a finish date and time. Set spot wallah to use your phone for positioning information. It does take a bit of fiddling to get it going.

A2Z · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2016, 05:54:10 PM »

Quote from: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 11, 2016, 09:30:49 AM

Hi Al, shed bed fed... or just a cofee and a stretch.... at Bakers Ck, just before you get to Mackay from the south.
All the best for your OzLap. John and Kate

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind. I have no set itinerary so not sure where I'll be having overnight stops yet.

A2Z · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2016, 05:57:18 PM »

Quote from: Brock on July 11, 2016, 05:52:17 PM

You have to setup a trip, with start date and time, and a finish date and time. Set spot wallah to use your phone for positioning information. It does take a bit of fiddling to get it going.

That's a problem in itself because even if I can set a start date, I have no idea when the finish date will be. LOL.

Brock · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2016, 06:05:39 PM »

6 months should do the trick

A2Z · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2016, 06:17:30 PM »

Quote from: Brock on July 11, 2016, 06:05:39 PM

6 months should do the trick

Hahaha! Yeah, I can do that! Oh wait...better ask the missus. LOL.

Gadget · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2016, 06:57:09 PM »

Quote from: A2Z on July 11, 2016, 05:47:48 PM

Ok. I've got Spotify, so I know what that is. But I'm still struggling with Spotwalla. I've created a Spotwalla account and I've bought the Bubbler app (I have an android phone). Did it last night, actually. Now I just have to work out how the whole bloody thing works. I'm also trying to work out how My Maps works. Been working on a map on and off for a couple of weeks now.

1. You have to set up a name for your phone in Bubbler,

2. then go to Spotwalla, login, and in top right, click on your account name to see the drop down list and:
a. select Devices ,
b. Create a device,
c. Choose Bubbler GPS,
d. then add the Name you given the phone in Spotwalla. (basically you are pairing your Bubbler with Spotwalla)

Quote from: Brock on July 11, 2016, 05:52:17 PM

You have to setup a trip, with start date and time, and a finish date and time. Set spot wallah to use your phone for positioning information. It does take a bit of fiddling to get it going.

That is done under the heading Trips (also under the drop down under your profile name) not the button on the home page.

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A2Z · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2016, 07:11:07 PM »

Quote from: Gadget on July 11, 2016, 06:57:09 PM

Quote from: A2Z on July 11, 2016, 05:47:48 PM
Ok. I've got Spotify, so I know what that is. But I'm still struggling with Spotwalla. I've created a Spotwalla account and I've bought the Bubbler app (I have an android phone). Did it last night, actually. Now I just have to work out how the whole bloody thing works. I'm also trying to work out how My Maps works. Been working on a map on and off for a couple of weeks now.
1. You have to set up a name for your phone in Bubbler,

2. then go to Spotwalla, login, and in top right, click on your account name to see the drop down list and:
a. select Devices ,
b. Create a device,
c. Choose Bubbler GPS,
d. then add the Name you given the phone in Spotwalla. (basically you are pairing your Bubbler with Spotwalla)
Quote from: Brock on July 11, 2016, 05:52:17 PM
You have to setup a trip, with start date and time, and a finish date and time. Set spot wallah to use your phone for positioning information. It does take a bit of fiddling to get it going.
That is done under the heading Trips (also under the drop down under your profile name) not the button on the home page.

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Thanks Gadget! I'll try that out when I get home.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:57:00 PM »

Coffee stop, meal and or a bed available when you are near Portland, Vic (About halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne)
Phone number below.

WendyL · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2016, 10:03:15 AM »

Bed, shed and food or coffee available in Darwin when you get here

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Author Topic: Oz on an ST with AL (Read 5747 times)