OK... As some of you know CanDman will be flying in to Brisvagas where he will jump on one of The Generals Fjorce's and make the pilgrimage to Jindabyne.
With people going left and right leaving here and there I felt the need for a thread of plans so riders maybe able to cross paths on the ride down the east coast. Big ask I know.
Right now the only planned stop for our ride down the coast is Byron most likely Monday.
So what you got planned.
I was planning on keeping Australia to the right and the Pacific ocean to the left.
Quote from: Klavdy on February 08, 2014, 06:50:57 PM
I was planning on keeping Australia to the right and the Pacific ocean to the left.
Only works one way...... :sarcastic:
Works all the way round if you keep going.
At this stage I'm going to be leaving really early Thursday morn, with so far Stuart, Harv?, Glenn (Voyager). Glenn is hoping to maybe get 4 of us overnight accommodation at his uncles place in Wagga, and then do the remaining few hundred kays easily on the Friday. I 'll wait for Glenn to confirm this though.
I thought about jumping on the bike late Wednesday arvo after getting back from Melbourne, but I don't want to do any night riding out in the country. My brother suggested yesterday that heading out to Warwick first and then down the inland route from there would be the best way, but the shortest (timewise and distance) sounds good to me.
Depending on if we get away late or early, Dena & I plan ta camp at Warwick (David`s place) or Tenterfield or Armidale, Sunday Night. (I hate rush`n ta relax!)..hoping to join David for lunch. (Smoko is at a Cousen`s place at Beaudesert!)
Mt Vincent (East Maitland), Nephew`s organic farm, Monday & Tuesday Night, Woolongong Wednesday night, Canberra (My Cousen`s place) Thursday Night.
Subject to weather I will duck into Dutch`s Beach, http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-stephens-area/beaches (http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-stephens-area/beaches) for a local BBQ on the Beach at Port Stephens, tuesday evening, (I have some history there :biggrin:) before returning to Mt Vincent. (1 hour away)
There may be an opportunity for me to join in on an escort of our International guests across The Sydney Harbour Bridge around lunchtime Wednesday if all the ducks line up. (If no interest I will by pass Sydney Via western area). Dena & I have helmet to helmet, CB radio and bike phone...when we remember ta turn it on! (Why Wollongong?...Dena wants ta stay at a girlfriends overnight)
(Note: probly do a parliament house tour thursday pm or Friday am....no doubt our prime Minister needs some advice!)
Note: Our national motorcycle Museum at Nabiac has a cottage available for bikers to overnight also.
Our return ride will be via Canberra & Bathurst`s Mt Panorama race circuit. (Depending on wether my soninlaw can talk me inta watching him play footy in Wagga Sunday Arvo). Planning to take Dena down Conrod Straight monday Morn. (Hoping ta get Jonesy outa bed!)
If it`s severe rain on the way down, then I will do tha Tuesday Night, Dutchies BBQ on the return journey instead.
From there, can`t decide on the pristine beaches of NSW North Coast or maybe a country run past Megsy`s cinema chairs. My daughter is expecting our second grandchild in Townsville on 20th March so might have ta pick up the pace on short notice! :drinks:
All welcome ta join me anywhere en route. (I should be able to adjust plans anywhere!..be great to catch up along the way. :drinks:)
Doug Mc
I think I will come back via Bathurst General, I'm not missing my first visit to that historic place!
If anyone is thinking of traveling via the far south coast of NSW, let me know and I'll escort you through some of the best mountain and coastal roads in southern NSW. We'll be leaving Friday morning. Regards, Pete.
General
what track are you taking from Maitland to the gong?
General and xray
what day are you coming through Bathurst.
wouldn't mind catching up and kicking tyres, or get a feed at a local eatery after a few laps of the mount
Jonesy
XS1100
Quote from: oldktmdude on February 09, 2014, 01:32:52 AM
If anyone is thinking of traveling via the far south coast of NSW, let me know and I'll escort you through some of the best mountain and coastal roads in southern NSW. We'll be leaving Friday morning. Regards, Pete.
Maybe in the area with CanDman. Can you PM your contacts. Thanks
Quote from: X-Ray on February 09, 2014, 12:00:32 AM
I think I will come back via Bathurst General, I'm not missing my first visit to that historic place!
Has to be done Ray...
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/592_10_02_14_7_12_12.jpeg)
Nice Glen. Hopefully I can get a few shots like that and at various points around the track. Can't wait!.
:nyam2: Update. Dena & I will be at Macdonald`s 297 Lane Cove Rd North Ryde, at Noon Wednesday 5th March if anyone`s about. (Harbour Bridge run is an easy option from there.) :drinks:
Quote from: X-Ray on February 10, 2014, 07:25:43 AM
Nice Glen. Hopefully I can get a few shots like that and at various points around the track. Can't wait!.
Top of the hill
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/roverfj1200/bike/p1010028.jpg) (http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/media/bike/p1010028.jpg.html)
Ray, that is 1300km from my place on the first day !!
I may not make it that far so I will probably overnight it somewhere before Wagga. Will be bringing a small tent and fart bag so have no problem with that. I think the furthest I have ridden in one day recently is about 900 km but that was on a VFR which is not as comforatable as the FJ
Sorry Stuart, got my towns mixed up. Wollongong is where Glenn wants to be Thurs night, approx 1000kms from Brisbane.
You had me worried. I thought I was a real wimp
LB, Danielle and I are leaving Thursday morning and are heading down the Newell.
We are planning on stopping at Cowra for the night.
Times a ticken
See ya'll soon :yahoo:
Darran
Quote from: stua1959 on February 20, 2014, 03:13:54 PM
You had me worried. I thought I was a real wimp
Anyhow, ya shouldn`t call Wagga Wagga Wagga, I`ll give ya tha Gong! ... Confuses everyone! :ireful:
(I`m a sic puppy, me thinks!) :drinks:
Quote from: oz.fj on February 20, 2014, 03:22:50 PM
Times a ticken
Darran
Bloody oath it is.! Theres 2 main options for the 5? of us heading to Wollongong on Thursday --
Suggested routes
994 km, 10 hours 57 mins
Pacific Hwy and Pacific Motorway
1,002 km, 11 hours 36 mins
New England Hwy/A15
I think Glenn said the preferred option is the coast road, would there be less holdup going inland? Not sure. From Wollongong to Jindabyne the main option is ---
Suggested routes
418 km, 4 hours 27 mins
Monaro Hwy/B23
So its a nice easy ride on the Friday. Still have to work out the return trip details, (allowing for a Bathurst visit). So those of us heading early on Thurs morn, could we organise meet up points/times etc before then, that would be great, :good2: I get back from Melbourne late Wednesday arvo, and the chances of me getting a good sleep before heading of Thursday morn are probably zero %. (Can never sleep before a big trip :mad: , happens all the time for work) Got to remember to put my "trip tool kit" together too, chain adjusting etc.
[Glenn is hoping to maybe get 4 of us overnight accommodation at his uncles place in Wagga, and then do the remaining few hundred kays easily on the Friday. I 'll wait for Glenn to confirm this though.
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Ray If your going to head to Wagga for overnight accommodation the you will have gone a long way past where you need to be and will coming from the south west region :wacko3: :crazy:
Hi at this stage Randy Chandra myself and Karen are leaving here Wednesday morning all going well Overnighting in Newcastle on Wednesday, Canberra Thursday leisurely ride in to the weekends digs on Friday.
Return trip will be into Canberra on the Sunday leave Canberra mid morning on the Monday Via Bathurst back in Brisbane on the Tuesday as I'm working on the Wednesday and I need to get Randy and Chandra on a plane for Cairns on the Thursday.
The good thing is all these plans can change and are adaptable, at this stage we plan to trailer the bikes to Canberra and ride from there, 1 place I do recommend stopping at on the way down is the motorcycle museum at Nabiac well worth the visit.
Anyone heading to the gong try Kangaroo valley its a real blast and as Pete said some of the roads from the coast up into the mountains are a fabulous ride :yahoo:
counting the days :good2:
see ya's soon
Baldy
Where ya staying in the Castle Sir Baldy, I may be there myself on Wednesday night ???
I'm picking up The Irishman on Thursday morning at Budgewoi & travelling to Jindy on Thursday by trailer, so we have all day Friday to go riding :good2:
Quote from: baldy3853 on February 25, 2014, 09:15:24 AM
Ray If your going to head to Wagga for overnight accommodation the you will have gone a long way past
Yeah, I got my Ws mixed up, Wollongong is where we are supposed to be Thursday night. Your plans coming back sound like what I was planning to do Doug, wanted to do a couple of laps around Bathurst and get back on the Tuesday. (or even Monday night, depending on Glenns schedule)
As a side not, I just received today my little puncture repair kit to stick under the seat, something I've never had before. Hopefully won't have to use it.
Starting to sound like some of the Yank rallys with all these "trailer queens".
Don't you folks know that these FJs are able to be ridden long distances ? :biggrin:
:lol: :lol: Arnie, Arnie, Arnie,
Although I must admit I haven't ridden this distance in such a short time before, so it will be an experience for me, thats for sure.
Quote from: X-Ray on February 25, 2014, 06:08:33 PM
Quote from: baldy3853 on February 25, 2014, 09:15:24 AM
Ray If your going to head to Wagga for overnight accommodation the you will have gone a long way past
Yeah, I got my Ws mixed up, Wollongong is where we are supposed to be Thursday night. Your plans coming back sound like what I was planning to do Doug, wanted to do a couple of laps around Bathurst and get back on the Tuesday. (or even Monday night, depending on Glenns schedule)
As a side not, I just received today my little puncture repair kit to stick under the seat, something I've never had before. Hopefully won't have to use it.
Megsy I think we will be in either Warners Bay or Toronto :good2:
baldy
Quote from: Arnie on February 25, 2014, 06:08:44 PM
Starting to sound like some of the Yank rallys with all these "trailer queens".
Don't you folks know that these FJs are able to be ridden long distances ? :biggrin:
Don't wanna get me bike dirty :negative: :negative:
Arnie the bike is willing but the knees ain't :cray:
30 odd years bent over bonnets & cement floors gives me about 2 hours on the bike before the pain sets in :cray: :cray:
Hmmm,
Are you all going to drone down cop & camera infested highways at 100 kmh?
No one else riding the riders roads from S.E QLD?
Bruxner, Gwydir, Oxley then the Putty to Bylong Valley way,Sofala,etc?
It's going to be hot and humid for the most part, lots of the attendees are not used to riding long distances in such a short time either.
Here's a few things that have been found to help
Read up on the signs of dehydration and try to recognise the symptoms in yourself.
Water, get a CamelBak type thing, only fill it with water, don't guzzle soft drinks, power/energy drinks etc and try to eat lightly.
Ibuprofen or codeine & paracetamol tablets, (it's legal in Australia, up to 15 mg per tablet of codeine)
Get a neck muff, cuts out a great deal of wind noise
Ear plugs,
Get a "Throttle Rocker" type of throttle control (http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v1/1097823954_1/Free-Shipping-Throttle-Rocker-Cruise-Assist-Wrist-Rest-Accessories-for-Motorcycle-ATV-2-PCS-.jpg)
You'll be better off with a jacket and pants on the bike even when it's stinking hot, (less dehydration), than you would be just wearing a t shirt.
Your face will get really sunburnt, even with a visor, use sunblock and moisturiser.
Write down phone numbers, addresses etc. as well as having them in your phone, that way if the phone shits itself, you've still got them.
Ride at your own pace, everyone's going to the same place, you'll catch up with them.
Quote from: Klavdy on February 25, 2014, 08:25:09 PM
Hmmm,
Are you all going to drone down cop & camera infested highways at 100 kmh?
No one else riding the riders roads from S.E QLD?
Bruxner, Gwydir, Oxley then the Putty to Bylong Valley way,Sofala,etc?
Yeap will be cutting up a few on the way down and the rest on the way back... :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2:
Quote from: Klavdy on February 25, 2014, 08:41:08 PM
It's going to be hot and humid for the most part, lots of the attendees are not used to riding long distances in such a short time either.
Here's a few things that have been found to help
Read up on the signs of dehydration and try to recognise the symptoms in yourself.
Water, get a CamelBak type thing, only fill it with water, don't guzzle soft drinks, power/energy drinks etc and try to eat lightly.
Ibuprofen or codeine & paracetamol tablets, (it's legal in Australia, up to 15 mg per tablet of codeine)
Get a neck muff, cuts out a great deal of wind noise
Ear plugs,
Get a "Throttle Rocker" type of throttle control (http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v1/1097823954_1/Free-Shipping-Throttle-Rocker-Cruise-Assist-Wrist-Rest-Accessories-for-Motorcycle-ATV-2-PCS-.jpg)
You'll be better off with a jacket and pants on the bike even when it's stinking hot, (less dehydration), than you would be just wearing a t shirt.
Your face will get really sunburnt, even with a visor, use sunblock and moisturiser.
Write down phone numbers, addresses etc. as well as having them in your phone, that way if the phone shits itself, you've still got them.
Ride at your own pace, everyone's going to the same place, you'll catch up with them.
Sure will be a shock for those arriving and riding, not so much for the trailer trash, in the heat. All good advise Klav. I will be stopping regular and drinking plenty of water.... :smile:
hey Dog Breath,
I'm over in West Australia at the moment, supposed to be back in Queensland on Friday.
Hmmm, what day are you heading down?
Trailer with 2 bikes :good2: Check
Good taste in music on the Wireless :good2: check
Air/ con on nice & cool for the hang over :good2: check
Nice comfy seat :good2: check
Interpreter so I can understand the 2 Irish passengers :good2: check
Esky in back seat :good2: check
Rain gear, yep windows wind up & down :good2: check
Trailer fairy tu tu & wand :good2: check
Jindy here we come :dance2: :dance2:
Quote from: Klavdy on February 25, 2014, 11:04:35 PM
hey Dog Breath,
I'm over in West Australia at the moment, supposed to be back in Queensland on Friday.
Hmmm, what day are you heading down?
Heading to Byron on the Monday for a look round. Saturday is the Yacht club lunch. Plan to ride Sunday local to give Kevin a chance to get used to left hand riding. Thats all the plans will wing the rest.
Cheers
Monday to Byron, eh?
Where are you starting out from?
You going back home on the Monday, yeah?
You know, not riding down south?
Could go over Tomewin then the Burringbar Range,Tweed valley way, go back through Bangalow and onto Nimbin then back north.
It's a good loop.
Quote from: Klavdy on February 26, 2014, 01:21:54 AM
Monday to Byron, eh?
Where are you starting out from?
You going back home on the Monday, yeah?
You know, not riding down south?
Could go over Tomewin then the Burringbar Range,Tweed valley way, go back through Bangalow and onto Nimbin then back north.
It's a good loop.
Byron is the first stop for the night and will wind our way down the coast from there. Probably Nimbin for lunch Tuesday then keep heading south... No real plan though..
No plan is the best plan, just head in the general direction of south,,,
See what happens after Bean gets here.
Quote from: X-Ray on February 25, 2014, 06:08:33 PM
Yeah, I got my Ws mixed up, Wollongong is where we are supposed to be Thursday night. Your plans coming back sound like what I was planning to do Doug, wanted to do a couple of laps around Bathurst and get back on the Tuesday. (or even Monday night, depending on Glenns schedule)
As a side not, I just received today my little puncture repair kit to stick under the seat, something I've never had before. Hopefully won't have to use it.
Ray, if you're going to be in Wollongong Thursday night, keep heading down the Prince's Hwy to Narooma and come up with us. The route we're taking is one of the best down this end of the state. https://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Bermagui,+New+South+Wales&daddr=Tathra,+New+South+Wales+to:Pambula,+New+South+Wales+to:Wyndham,+New+South+Wales+to:Bombala,+New+South+Wales+to:Dalgety,+New+South+Wales+to:Jindabyne,+New+South+Wales&geocode=&sll=-32.830735,147.451465&sspn=11.91543,21.159668&hl=en
Let me know if you're interested and we can change our departure time to suit you. At this stage there will be four in the group. Regards, Pete.
That sounds like a plan Pete (For the Friday morn?). I'll suggest it to Glenn (Voyager), and its on the way from Wollongong so sounds good. :good2:
Actually after speaking with Glenn, if we were to head south to Burmagui from Wollongong Pete it adds an extra 4 hours onto the trip, instead of it being a total of 4.5 hours for us going from Wollongong-Canberra-Jindabyne. Looks like it is a 3.5 hour ride you are doing on the Friday, ours would be a 7.5 hour ride in total for the Friday. After doing the 1000kms trip to Wollongong the day before, we'll probably go for the shorter way to Jindy. Thanks for the offer though, (I need to save my butt for the Saturday ride :drinks:)
Disclaimer: All times quoted are those listed on the extremely reliable? Google Directions app) :biggrin:
Quote from: X-Ray on February 26, 2014, 07:32:13 AM
Actually after speaking with Glenn, if we were to head south to Burmagui from Wollongong Pete it adds an extra 4 hours onto the trip, instead of it being a total of 4.5 hours for us going from Wollongong-Canberra-Jindabyne. Looks like it is a 3.5 hour ride you are doing on the Friday, ours would be a 7.5 hour ride in total for the Friday. After doing the 1000kms trip to Wollongong the day before, we'll probably go for the shorter way to Jindy. Thanks for the offer though, (I need to save my butt for the Saturday ride :drinks:)
Disclaimer: All times quoted are those listed on the extremely reliable? Google Directions app) :biggrin:
Ray, it's a shame you can't come down this way but I do see your point about making Friday into a much longer ride. Maybe next year you can come through here and ride down to Tassie with us .
See you next Friday. Have a safe and enjoyable ride, Regards, Pete.
Pete can you Pm me your details. CanDman and me maybe in the area.
Cheers mate
BE CAREFUL!! if your going to get one of those throttle rocker things, they have caused quite a few accidents and near misses, pulling the front brake on can also cause the bike to accelerate if not set up properly..........
just a friendly warning. cheap can be nasty
I've used one of the Vista cruise "throttle locks" for years and its perfect. Its out of the way, locks on/off with a thumb flick, and you can still roll the throttle on/off with it adjusted correctly, nice and safe. It doesn't compensate for hills etc of course, but for the flat bits, works a treat :good2: For around $40.00 great value.
Quote from: oldktmdude on February 26, 2014, 03:23:27 PM
. Maybe next year you can come through here and ride down to Tassie with us .
Ooooooh, Tassie! I look forward to discussing this with you over a coldie Pete, :drinks:
Quote from: Jonesy on February 26, 2014, 05:14:59 PM
BE CAREFUL!! if your going to get one of those throttle rocker things, they have caused quite a few accidents and near misses, pulling the front brake on can also cause the bike to accelerate if not set up properly..........
just a friendly warning. cheap can be nasty
I have used a throttle rocker for years on the Gixxer. You are correct if you do not train yourself to lift your wrist, as apposed to just rolling off the throttle you can have the bike feel like it's running away on you. For the few folks that I have let ride it, I make sure to take it off.
I use it because it makes a big difference on any ride longer than 30 mins. Plus, it makes the bike feel a bit faster -which I know is nonsense, but it feels that way, because of the aforementioned runaway feeling I guess...
I like it though. As long as you're careful it's a good thing.
Dan
Quote from: X-Ray on February 26, 2014, 05:56:26 PM
I've used one of the Vista cruise "throttle locks" for years and its perfect. Its out of the way, locks on/off with a thumb flick, and you can still roll the throttle on/off with it adjusted correctly, nice and safe. It doesn't compensate for hills etc of course, but for the flat bits, works a treat :good2: For around $40.00 great value.
Yep, throttle locks rock, you can remove your hand entirely, sit bolt upright, swing your arm around, flex your hand. lean way over to the left, rest your arm on the tank, rearrange your balls, scratch you nose and put you sunglasses in the tank bag They enable you to engage in a whole range of fatigue beating movements.
And, for non Luddites amongst us, you can use your GPS, make phone calls, turn up the heat on your grips, find some suitable music, wipe the bug off your visor with the micro fibre cloth in you tank bag etc.
Mostly though they enable you to move around a lot more to relieve the symptoms of sitting in the one spot with you hand stuck on the throttle.
I also find standing on the pegs or moving my feet to the rear pegs good for a mini refresher.
Because you only use them on suitable stretches of road, that is, flat (or slightly undulating) and straight, I find you can control your speed within 5 or 10 km/h by raising and lowering your right arm and crouching or sitting bolt upright.
Nothing will make you more likely to over cook a corner, and leave you in a poor state to deal with it, than being tired.
The effects of fatigue are greatly exaggerated on a bike compared to a car.
Excitement, adrenalin, anticipation, whatever, can only sustain you for so long then it hits you with a rush and you become a danger on the road.
That's when you start seeing things on the side of the road that aren't there and confuse which way the throttle rolls - time for a break.
Early warning signs are when the gear changes get really messy, you're braking way too early and need to accelerate again to even get to whatever you were braking for or you 'çome back' with a jolt, you heart races and you momentarily wonder where the fuck you are.
At this point, don't wait for the next Maccas, pull over now!
Noel
Booked accommodation for the way down, at Boggabilla just south of Goondawindi on Wednesday night and at Boorowa on Thursday night. :yahoo:
Will be riding FJR but would love to ride FJ but have gone soft and opted for cruise control and luxury... :biggrin:
0409037440 Leave a message or text if I'm in motion and I'll get back to ya... :good2:,,
Otherwise see ya Friday.... :drinks:
Cheers Timbo.
ON THE WAY HOME
G,day fella's, I believe some of you may have been planning to call into Mount Panorama on your way home..........the good news is its still there, but the bad is it will be closed to the (non paying) public all weekend for a car event.
I left Doug a message on his mobile late Friday Arvo to the same effect. So if the track was your main focus of visiting Bathurst? hopefully you will see this early enough to adjust your plans.
Was looking forward to meeting you blokes too......the coffee shops and eating houses are still here but
Yeah I wasn't too happy when I heard about Bathurst having some damn event on and it was closed. But....... we took a ride through Bathurst anyway hoping to take a couple of pics from a hill etc, and it turned out to be just the start/finish straight was closed. So we went for a look around the rest of the track and it was great, my first time there.