Australian FJ Rally 9th March 2013

[Arnie]

Looking at Google Maps some more, and pondering time/distance
this might be better taken in 3 travel days up to Bellingen. 
Stopping at Cootamundra 1st night, Muswellbrook 2nd night,
and arriving Bellingen on 8th ready to rally on the 9th.

Map with distances and (Google's idea of time)  http://goo.gl/maps/OuhZq

While we could do it in 2 days, they would be pretty long hard days and
sleep might be the preferred option on the 9th. :-)

What do the VIC riders who are planning to go think?

Arnie

[megsy]

I am also having trouble with my route & how many days it will take me,

250km's in one day could be a stretch   

[FJSpringy]

I am also having trouble with my route & how many days it will take me,

250km's in one day could be a stretch   

ride to venue, remember you forgot to pack a clean pair of socks, return home for socks, return to venue, a nice 750 k day

[miked]

Here's how the conversation went........ Sweetheart, have you ever been to Bellingen - "No where the hells that", Oh in NSW, there is an FJ Rally there in March next year - "Cool, can we go"
Faaaaark, that was too easy
Heads up boys and girls, Kerry and I are making the trip from Perth. The downside is, I will ship the bike over a couple of weeks before the rally, We just don't have time to do the ride over and back.
The upside is, we get to ride with and meet you guy's 
Just have to finish off all of the shit little jobs on the bike now, and pray like hell, Randy has that rear shock ready in the not too distant future.

Cheers

Mike

[Harvy]

Good on you Mike. If you are shipping to BNE before you arrive yourselves, give me a shout - I have a garage that will keep it safe til you arrive.

Harvy

[oz.fj]

Booking made for the 8th&9TH
We'll be there to defend the Ashes
Looks like a bit more competition this rally with a few more two up.
Bring it on!


Darran

[miked]

Good on you Mike. If you are shipping to BNE before you arrive yourselves, give me a shout - I have a garage that will keep it safe til you arrive.

Harvy

Hey Harvy, thanks for the offer mate.
I am looking at freight costs/companies in the next week or so, I was going to ship it to a mate in Armidale, as we were going to stay with him for a few days before the rally but, sending it to a capital city is probably going to be a shit load cheaper.
Cheers

Mike

[Pominoz]

OK OK OK. I just read your sales pitch on the FJ forum, and I reckon you got me hook, line and sinker, this sounds too good to miss, and SA needs a cultural representative. Me FJ's been sitting in the back of the shed neglected for the past six months waiting for me to pull me finger out me arse and get it sorted. So now I've got the incentive and a target date, thanks, ya bastard!
Do I just call the Bellingen and tell them I want to put $50 down for the FJ Rally?





Cheers,

Marty


{EDIT}Booked in at Bellingen for the 8th & 9th

[Harvy]

OK OK OK. I just read your sales pitch on the FJ forum, and I reckon you got me hook, line and sinker, this sounds too good to miss, and SA needs a cultural representative. Me FJ's been sitting in the back of the shed neglected for the past six months waiting for me to pull me finger out me arse and get it sorted. So now I've got the incentive and a target date, thanks, ya bastard!
Do I just call the Bellingen and tell them I want to put $50 down for the FJ Rally?





Cheers,

Marty


{EDIT}Booked in at Bellingen for the 8th & 9th

Good on ya Marty!
If you unsure what route to take getting there, I'm thinking Rover can give you a heads up on the run through Broken Hill.

Cheers
Harvy

[Mark]

Arnie was reading your posts about which route to take, Harvy is spot on about sofala bylong valley, if you southerners decide to take this route and stay at Muswellbrook you are welcome to stay at my place will be able to round up afew beds and a barby and a shower, live 20k out near Denman(500m dirt driveway)alternatively if you decide to stay in Muswellbrook make sure to book early Accom can be hard to get at short notice, cheers looking foreward to having a beer with you guys, Mark

[ribbert]

We all know that mere ownership of an FJ makes you a man of steel behind the bars (in a land girt by sea anyway) and IF we chose to we could show up those tin foil arsed Iron Butt pussies driving their mobile lounge furniture when it comes to time in the saddle. But back to back 750 k days might not suit everyone and I think it would be prudent to ride to Bellingen over 3 days. If the weather's nasty and your foul weather gear isn't up to it, it can be a very long day and we want everybody fit and ready to party on the weekend.

While FJ ownership also offers immunity from crook knees, dodgy hips, bad backs and irritable prostates, not everyone is a seasoned long distance rider and 1500 k's over 2 days can be pretty tiring and we want it to be fun getting there as well.

I'm sure no one's told the Kangaroos and we would be advised in that part of the world to be well settled for the night by dusk and enjoying that other great riding activity, beer and bullshit.

As there would be no consensus on where, when and by what margin speeding would be appropriate, travelling at the speed limit, sort of, would be wise, throw in coffee and leg stretch stops and being done for the day before dusk, 500k days would be pretty comfortable.

As for the route, I have no suggestions outside Victoria. The "Interior" to me has only ever been a rat run back to Vic when you party to the very last minute on holidays then get in the car and drive 2000 k's nonstop with your foot to the floor via the shortest possible route, straight through the middle, and roll into work 20 hrs later just as you're sobering up.( Aaaahhh, youth! )

There appears to be plenty of FJers with knowledge of that part of the country and with several months to finalise it I'm sure it will be a great ride.

Hey, you're on the FJ, you're on a trip, you're going to a party and you're not at work, who cares!

Noel

[flips]

G'day Aussie Fj'ers   

I'm in but am trying to convince my sweetheart to come along too.Not sure if she will be in it yet but if she does it wont be pillion.It will be either on her cbr900rr or on my thunderace (I hope thats not against any rally regulations! ).

As the 2012 kenilworth rally attendee's know I did the full 1200km trip from Sydney with some rather nasty weather for about 1/3rd of the trip in about 16hrs trying the man of steel,almost iron butt thing and to see if I could.In hindsight,while I proved to myself that I,and the fj could do it,I really was tired the next day during the rally so I would recommend to 2013 starters to take your time and be well rested for the rally to get the full enjoyment!.I'm pleased that the 2013 rally is a bit closer to home and looking forward to seeing every one again and meeting some new Fj'ers!

Cheers 

Jeff P

[The General]

Booking made for the 8th&9TH
We'll be there to defend the Ashes
Looks like a bit more competition this rally with a few more two up.
Bring it on!


Darran

Tha Holly Graille of Trophies is on Tha Way  .................You Beudy....  I wasn`t kidd`n about the Red carpet oh master. 

[The General]

OK OK OK. I just read your sales pitch on the FJ forum, and I reckon you got me hook, line and sinker, this sounds too good to miss, and SA needs a cultural representative. Me FJ's been sitting in the back of the shed neglected for the past six months waiting for me to pull me finger out me arse and get it sorted. So now I've got the incentive and a target date, thanks, ya bastard!
Do I just call the Bellingen and tell them I want to put $50 down for the FJ Rally?





Cheers,

Marty


{EDIT}Booked in at Bellingen for the 8th & 9th

south australia`s coming.....................shit... SOUTH AUSTRALIA is gunna be there.   That means ...... EVERY STATE IN AUSTRALIA! ...good onya Marty 

Now all we need is someone that really reflects the Outback.....Like say Northern Territory ...or Karratha, ..maybe...BROOM......or  just Maybe....BROKENHILL!....    are ya out there carthagewarrior ! ...I sent ya a PM on tha 28th sept..(being a newbie he might`nt know a little number 1 below an envelope at tha top of tha page means ya got (PM) Personal Mail)

[FJSpringy]

so not being a competitive guy just what trophies and awards will be on offer, and this is one rally I am not going away with the smallest wiener certificate