Ready...but yet not ready

SpiderFingers · 08-08-2008, 04:18 AM

I've got the bike BMW R1200GSA '06. Now I just want to go out and have a bloody adventure but I have no idea where to go and what to take. I've seen the threads that talk about how their bikes are setup but what would you recommend to a n00b adventurer? What should I pak? What can't you do without?

Also, I'm in canberra (yes I work for the Government

) anyone know of some good places to ride too and camp in NSW region?

Anyone going out for a weekend soon and doesn't mind a n00b trailing along?

Cheers

Mouse · 08-08-2008, 04:21 AM

howdy welcome and all.

looking a the list of toys you've got i'm a bit surprised you're asking this question.

from canberra spin the bottle and hope it points pretty much any direction except north.

whatever you think you need to carry lose half of it straight away.

the only thing you cannot do without is some form of money, the rest of it you can cope with along the way which becomes an adventure in itself.

paging rossco, silla et al!

SpiderFingers · 08-08-2008, 04:26 AM

You mean toys I used to have. I'm only allowed one bike at a time

The GS is the biggest bike I've owned and I'm looking forward to getting out and away from home as well for a while

.

I realise I'll need to pack light. just have to work out what's important and what's not.

rosscoact · 08-08-2008, 04:26 AM

Thrashers Terrifying Trek TTT in a couple of weekends time should be just the ticket.

Short but interesting ride, meet a lot of people, have some drinks, a few explosions and go home the next day.

BTW, what's your riding experience?

rossco

rosscoact · 08-08-2008, 04:27 AM

and do you drink beer?

SpiderFingers · 08-08-2008, 04:28 AM

I'm a trail biker from way back, but the GS is a different ball game all together. I think I'd have to take a few steps back and start real easy for the first couple of trips.

Beer: Did someone say beer?

rosscoact · 08-08-2008, 04:35 AM

alright, ttt is good, where are you in canberra?

carmima · 08-08-2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderFingers

I've got the bike BMW R1200GSA '06. Now I just want to go out and have a bloody adventure but I have no idea where to go and what to take.
Also, I'm in canberra (yes I work for the Government

) anyone know of some good places to ride too and camp in NSW region?

Anyone going out for a weekend soon and doesn't mind a n00b trailing along?

Cheers

Ok...the government thing is definately working against you

gees mate you live in Canberra...gateway to riding nivarna - Brindabella's, Monara area; North anywhere...just get on the f*7^ing thing and start riding and see what happens...nature will take care of the rest

Oh., and by the way...have fun

SYDADVGS · 08-08-2008, 05:01 AM

The first thing you have to do is drop the GS.

Once it has the first scratch it's yours, then and only then you can enjoy it.

rosscoact · 08-08-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYDADVGS

The first thing you have to do is drop the GS.

Once it has the first scratch it's yours, then and only then you can enjoy it.

drop it going up a hill. that way, when you drag it around scraping the whole way, a little thing dies inside, and once it's dead, freedom comes

SpiderFingers · 08-08-2008, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYDADVGS

The first thing you have to do is drop the GS.

Once it has the first scratch it's yours, then and only then you can enjoy it.

Oh I've been there already. Dropped it on the gravel doing a tight turn and Ooops...yep time for a sleep and down she lays. So, yeah it's been scratched.

SYDADVGS · 08-08-2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderFingers

Oh I've been there already. Dropped it on the gravel doing a tight turn and Ooops...yep time for a sleep and down she lays. So, yeah it's been scratched.

Now... you have nothing to fear its all good, get out into the Brindabella's and let the fun begin.

rosscoact · 08-08-2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYDADVGS

Now... you have nothing to fear its all good, get out into the Brindabella's and let the fun begin.

Working this weekend, probably next too, the following in Sydney, the next at TTT and after that three weeks of dirt, be still my beating heart

SpiderFingers · 08-08-2008, 05:36 AM

Ok then, I'll get some riding time up in the brindies and await the TTT

rosscoact · 08-08-2008, 05:40 AM

tom, dave, pete, fish or any one of the 30 or so locals should be having a go in between then and now.

Try gravelsurfers in yahoo groups too. Lots of local big chook riders there.

08-08-2008, 04:18 AM	#1
SpiderFingers ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: ACT Oddometer: 37	Ready...but yet not ready I've got the bike BMW R1200GSA '06. Now I just want to go out and have a bloody adventure but I have no idea where to go and what to take. I've seen the threads that talk about how their bikes are setup but what would you recommend to a n00b adventurer? What should I pak? What can't you do without? Also, I'm in canberra (yes I work for the Government ) anyone know of some good places to ride too and camp in NSW region? Anyone going out for a weekend soon and doesn't mind a n00b trailing along? Cheers __________________ Never work hard and don't form emotional attachments - Homer Simpson.

08-08-2008, 04:21 AM	#2
Mouse I'm only smelly Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Oddometer: 8,830	howdy welcome and all. looking a the list of toys you've got i'm a bit surprised you're asking this question. from canberra spin the bottle and hope it points pretty much any direction except north. whatever you think you need to carry lose half of it straight away. the only thing you cannot do without is some form of money, the rest of it you can cope with along the way which becomes an adventure in itself. paging rossco, silla et al! __________________ "Australian history... is full of surprises, and adventures, and incongruities, and contradictions, and incredibilities, and they are all true." Mark Twain “It is better to stir up a question without deciding it than to decide it without stirring it up”

08-08-2008, 04:26 AM	#3
SpiderFingers ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: ACT Oddometer: 37	You mean toys I used to have. I'm only allowed one bike at a time The GS is the biggest bike I've owned and I'm looking forward to getting out and away from home as well for a while . I realise I'll need to pack light. just have to work out what's important and what's not. __________________ Never work hard and don't form emotional attachments - Homer Simpson.

08-08-2008, 04:26 AM	#4
rosscoact need constant supervision Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canberra ACT Oddometer: 5,460	Thrashers Terrifying Trek TTT in a couple of weekends time should be just the ticket. Short but interesting ride, meet a lot of people, have some drinks, a few explosions and go home the next day. BTW, what's your riding experience? rossco __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? Will Rogers www.transaustraliatrail.com.au

08-08-2008, 04:27 AM	#5
rosscoact need constant supervision Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canberra ACT Oddometer: 5,460	and do you drink beer? __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? Will Rogers www.transaustraliatrail.com.au

08-08-2008, 04:28 AM	#6
SpiderFingers ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: ACT Oddometer: 37	I'm a trail biker from way back, but the GS is a different ball game all together. I think I'd have to take a few steps back and start real easy for the first couple of trips. Beer: Did someone say beer? __________________ Never work hard and don't form emotional attachments - Homer Simpson.

08-08-2008, 04:35 AM	#7
rosscoact need constant supervision Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canberra ACT Oddometer: 5,460	alright, ttt is good, where are you in canberra? __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? Will Rogers www.transaustraliatrail.com.au

08-08-2008, 05:01 AM	#9
SYDADVGS . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 12,159	The first thing you have to do is drop the GS. Once it has the first scratch it's yours, then and only then you can enjoy it.

08-08-2008, 05:36 AM	#14
SpiderFingers ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: ACT Oddometer: 37	Ok then, I'll get some riding time up in the brindies and await the TTT __________________ Never work hard and don't form emotional attachments - Homer Simpson.

08-08-2008, 05:40 AM	#15
rosscoact need constant supervision Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canberra ACT Oddometer: 5,460	tom, dave, pete, fish or any one of the 30 or so locals should be having a go in between then and now. Try gravelsurfers in yahoo groups too. Lots of local big chook riders there. __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? Will Rogers www.transaustraliatrail.com.au

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