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Post by Turtle on Jan 30, 2016 21:23:33 GMT 10
The extremely loud pipes do not do much for me, but the in-between ones sounds nice. Enjoy your travels, Clem. Which way are ya heading?
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Post by clem on Feb 10, 2016 12:53:32 GMT 10
I got Stage 1 of my bike travels done, which involved seeing two of my sons and their families, one at Nana Glen inland from Coffs Harbour, and the other one and his family who live at Boatharbour near Newcastle.
Stage 2 didn't happen, which was to have been from Boatharbour to Mudgee, to see ole mate Big Al. The bloke is now practically totally blind, in addition to enduring a terminal illness.
However, by the time I was to leave Boatharbour, my mind and body were unravelling to the point that I decided to get my frail n feeble ole self back home.
I left home on Mon Feb 1 and got back home on Mon Feb 8.
Total kays travelled was 1,223.
Kilometres per litre = 33.4.
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Post by Turtle on Feb 11, 2016 8:02:44 GMT 10
Good to see ya had an enjoyable ride and back home in one piece. Now how about some pics to show us ya travels
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Post by Clem on Feb 18, 2016 10:55:29 GMT 10
A couple of pics... The one at the bowser shows how I had to jamb the front wheel into something so that the bike didn't fall over! This was due to me having too much weight of camping stuff etc up high on the bike, coupled with a too-short side stand! The photo of an air mattress on a tile floor shows where I went to at midnight, at Old Bar (near Taree), due to my 20-buck BigW tent not being waterproof! I was very comfy camped in the exterior area of the camp kitchen. The pic of two people on bikes, is of my son, David, and me, heading off on a ride when I was leaving his place where I had stayed 2 nights. How's this? David is riding my formerly-owned Nightster and I am riding his formerly-owned 250 Virago. It was great. Attachment Deleted Attachment Deleted Attachment Deleted
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Post by clem on Feb 18, 2016 11:58:54 GMT 10
My camping days are over! I had fun setting up my tiny $20 tent with a fly over it and I was quite comfy sleeping on my $10 self-inflating mattress. But! Things got a bit rough when the winds blew and rain poured! So when I got to my son, David's place, I dumped all my camping gear at his place! From now on, when I want to do a long trip, I will save my pennies so that I can stay in motels or cabins along the way! There, I will be dry, able to change clothes without being in the lying-down position, have en-suite shower etc. Here is a pic of the tent set up (all good), and a pic of it partly flattened and soaking wet (not good)! Attachment Deleted Attachment Deleted
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Post by clem on Feb 23, 2016 11:09:07 GMT 10
Although I do not expect to load my bike to the hilt anymore, with the associated problem of the bike wanting to topple over due to too much high-up weight, together with a too-short side stand, I did, earlier today, use my Cornflakes Engineering Degree, and attach a rubber door-stopper to the bottom of the side stand. I don;t know how long it will last, but should keep me out of trouble for awhile anyway. Here is a pic of the incredible engineering feat...
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Post by Turtle on Feb 24, 2016 7:47:51 GMT 10
Smart thinking there, Clem.
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Post by clem on Mar 6, 2016 10:31:39 GMT 10
Thanks Turtle. I am pleased to report that a couple of planets lined up nicely two days ago (Fri), re health and weather, and so I did a most enjoyable ride to Mullumbimby (lovely coffee), then home again. It was only 94 kms round trip, but it was so very good being 'in the zone' and 'out there'. I grab these 'in the zone' occasions when I can because, of late (and non-stop since Friday), my head has been seriously smacked! I hope the melon comes at least 50% good this arvo, because my fab little Virago is in urgent need of a wash. Riding one's bike is good. But riding one's bike when it is clean and shiny is super great.
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