Forum: Thumpers
11-02-2010, 07:17 PM
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Forum: Australia
08-23-2010, 08:17 PM
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EOI - Bombala - 3rd/4th September overnighter
Hey all.
As I will be off for a couple of weeks (change of career) I was planning on spending a night in Bombala on the 3rd September - yes, a friday night.
So, the "basic" plan is ride all the...
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Forum: Australia
08-23-2010, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 18
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The factors that will determine which bike...
The factors that will determine which bike include:
Your weight - if you are a bigger person, the bigger capacity os an option
Total weight - person plus gear
Distance/longevity - The greater...
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Forum: Australia
08-11-2010, 10:16 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
07-12-2010, 08:55 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
06-29-2010, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 1,311
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Forum: Ride reports
06-28-2010, 09:07 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
06-16-2010, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 850
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Forum: Ride reports
06-16-2010, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 271
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I find myself lured to your report.... Your...
I find myself lured to your report.... Your ability (and age I suppose does help) to grasp the opportunity to explore before being "claimed" by society and our need to nest a little.
I...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-31-2010, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 114
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Forum: Ride reports
05-30-2010, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,958
Hey all.
I was coming from Warburton going...
Hey all.
I was coming from Warburton going up the Reefton on Saturday morning - around 11:00am. Were you the group of riders at the end (or start) of the Reefton?
I was on the Husky SM610 in...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-17-2010, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 90
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Forum: Ride reports
05-16-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 16,106
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Forum: Ride reports
04-28-2010, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 53
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Forum: Ride reports
04-27-2010, 05:44 PM
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Forum: Australia
03-23-2010, 08:52 PM
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Forum: Australia
03-23-2010, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 413
Views: 17,807
Hey, thanks for the feedback.
I can afford...
Hey, thanks for the feedback.
I can afford to buy what I need (as best as possible being married with 3 kids under 8). The issue is more weight and where to put it all - I ride an SM610 (motard)....
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Forum: Australia
03-23-2010, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 413
Views: 17,807
Hey all.
I would be interested in coming...
Hey all.
I would be interested in coming along..... However, I do have a weee-bit-of-a-problem....... I really dont have any camping gear (apart from sleeping bag)....:cry Yes, agreed, need to...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-16-2010, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 255
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Forum: Ride reports
03-16-2010, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 255
Views: 83,540
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Forum: Ride reports
02-18-2010, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 255
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Forum: Australia
02-04-2010, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 516
Excellent.
Oh how I remember the good old...
Excellent.
Oh how I remember the good old days of Enduro/Trail riding - how I do miss them. I know all those areas you are referring to.
My favorite riding area has always been Stradbroke and...
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Forum: Australia
02-04-2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 516
Good morning Reg.
No dirt roads planned...
Good morning Reg.
No dirt roads planned unless we cant get around them. So, mainly tar and twisties. The plan is to not speed (license is too valuable) but just not slow down for the corners -...
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Forum: Australia
02-04-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 516
Nope, not a race.
And no, not bragging...
Nope, not a race.
And no, not bragging rights.
Have I ever thought about doing the Iron Butt, sure, but not interested in the certificate that allows me the bragging rights. :D We do 1,000...
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Forum: Australia
02-04-2010, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 13
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Hey all.
As Marty had stated, yes, its 100%...
Hey all.
As Marty had stated, yes, its 100% dirt (apart for a few km's on the Bonang). I would often undertake 1,400km days in summer - leaving Geelong and doing the Jindabyne loop all in a day....
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Forum: Australia
02-03-2010, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 231
Views: 15,952
Hey, interesting read.
By the way, who is...
Hey, interesting read.
By the way, who is this M.R. character - what a total whack job... Yes, if your reading this, you need to get checked into a mental health clinic.
Anyway.:1drink Fight...
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Forum: Australia
02-03-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 516
7-mountains ride
Hey all.
This is a ride I have though about doing for a very long time. Hit 7 (its actually 8) mountains in 1 weekend.:evil
The plan is to hit the following mountains in the following order:...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-03-2010, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 488
Views: 96,026
Absolutely brilliant ride report.
Very...
Absolutely brilliant ride report.
Very envious of the fact you can just pick up and go for a ride - anywhere you want. Good on ya.
Cant wait for the next installment of "Gone Again" man.:evil
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Forum: Ride reports
02-03-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
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Forum: Ride reports
01-21-2010, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 1,311
Views: 1,740,147
I too discovered the book yesterday and then...
I too discovered the book yesterday and then stayed up until 2:00am this morning reading it. Strangely enough, my wife understood.
People, search it, read it, make your own minds up as to the...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-19-2010, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,990
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Forum: Ride reports
11-23-2009, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,550
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Forum: Ride reports
11-19-2009, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 132
Views: 30,685
Thank you......
Not for just a magnificant...
Thank you......
Not for just a magnificant ride report but for reminding us what adventure is really about. Well done.
If ever in Australia - drop me a message and I would be happy to show...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-17-2009, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 80
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Forum: Ride reports
11-12-2009, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,550
Hi Tod.
It is merely a confidence issue and...
Hi Tod.
It is merely a confidence issue and nothing more. Consider this as an example:
I left Motard and Enduro in 2001:cry
I was out of riding until late 2004
I bought a Suzuki GSX1400...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2009, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,550
Hey, thanks for the individual feedback -...
Hey, thanks for the individual feedback - appreciated.
Sounds like your description of "drill sargents" fits the control they have - for safety ofcourse.
Well, i definately look forward to...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2009, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 314
Views: 40,551
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2009, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 210
Views: 21,550
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2009, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 314
Views: 40,551
Other things to consider:
- Satellite phone
-...
Other things to consider:
- Satellite phone
- Spot Tracker
- Tubes: Alternate between the group and focus on front tubes as they can also be used on the rear - assuming same rim size diameter
-...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-10-2009, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 17,767
Well done iDave, well done.
You and I seem...
Well done iDave, well done.
You and I seem to share very similar demons amongst many many other I do not reveal....:D
Glad you made it home safely and thanks for taking us along for the...
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