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| | | Leethal | | Zeus |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 10 Apr 2016 - 22:57 Post title : Lap of the Map (Aus) | | | Well we set off next Monday, 18th, Rocket, Tich and myself, for what will be I am sure an interesting ride. We have not set a time to do this, but I would expect somewhere around 8-10 weeks, if it takes longer then so be it.
We will be camping most of the time to keep costs down, staying in caravan parks maybe one or two days a week to catch up on stuff. Most of our camps will hopefully be bush type, stop where it looks good, I've got the wikicamps app to help with free camp spots etc.
Tich and I are both having new tyres fitted this week, Avon cobra front and Commander 2 rears, so we shall see how the wear differs. This trip will be approx. 15-20 thousand kms, we are not strictly staying with highway one, detouring wherever we feel like it and taking breaks whenever but will still try to cover 400 - 500 kms per riding day.
As I will be only be carrying an iPhone 4 , updates may be sparse due to lack of coverage from Telstra and the "I can't be fucking bothered" syndrome that seems to come over me once I'm on the road. 
Personally I am looking forward to the open, quieter parts of our great country, most of which I have done before, but in 4x4's, it's something I have wanted to do since I started riding long distances while on leave in the Navy, aged about 18, so it's been a while.
Nearly forgot, Rocket (and maybe me) will do some Facebook updating, Tich will just send smoke signals!!
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| | Posted : 10 Apr 2016 - 23:15 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | I love that kind of Adventure..Enjoy!!
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| | | rabbi | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/02/2012 | | Posts | : | 926 | | Location | : | Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
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| | Posted : 10 Apr 2016 - 23:28 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | A bit envious of you bastards, this is something I will be doing sometime in the future , enjoy your bucket list item guys and I hope you 3 stooges have fun , adventure and keep the shiny side up. ( maybe a stray root or 2 )
If you need any help when your in the SW Victorian area let me know 
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| | | gwight | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 26/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 761 | | Location | : | Broken Hill, N.S.W., Australia |
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| | Posted : 11 Apr 2016 - 11:55 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | Safe travelling, guys, can you post a map if you have a plan, & anyone on your route can give you their phone no.s & maybe catch up.
Guido.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2016 - 02:17 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: gwight) | | | Thanks fellas, Guido, no plan mate, that's the plan.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Beamy | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/01/2014 | | Posts | : | 28 | | Location | : | Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2016 - 07:59 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | Have a great trip guys & keep the rubber side down.. green with envy.
I went 1/2 way 'around the block' this time last year; 6 weeks & 12500k's: did Great Ocean Rd, crossed the Snowies, up east coast to Pt Douglas; then crossed outback Queensland, turned right to Darwin and back home down the centre. Only plan we had was to be in Adelaide River for Anzac Day dawn service (our last stand against the Japs in WWII) and around 7000 other people apparently had the same plan. It was great..
You sound well travelled Leethal; don't want to sound like I'm trying to give advice, only comment on some of my own adventure:
Only issue with the 'bird' was a headlight globe that failed on my only night ride; leaving Humpty Doo Hotel to get back into Darwin after tea.
Changed oil & filter in Cairns and new rubber on arriving in Adelaide.
Met 3 x ex-servicemen from the States who were doing the whole way around the map and their plan was to do it in 6 weeks (had a great night with them at Daly Waters Hotel). Another couple we met on an adventurer hoped to do that trip in 4 weeks, so I don't know if they saw anything but road. Your plan will allow for rest days, or when you find a place you really like and decide to stay longer.
Found riding outback a hoot but no stock fences made life interesting; although saw more road kill than live ones. Was told cattle find the bitumen at night because it is warming for them and they get cleaned up by road trains. Daytime they mostly just look at you then keep on chewing grass but I learnt to be wary of any calves.
Carried a 10L jerry can for if we had to ride into the breeze on a long stretch but ended up not needing it for fuel, so carried some water in case we faced an emergency.
It certainly put into perspective for me, just how big & beautiful this great country of ours is
Bucket list item: to do the other 1/2 of 'the block' but that won't be for another 3yrs 167days & 6hrs or so, my phone app says..
PS would like to make it to a flocking one day.. met Frank from Naracoorte on a Santa Run down here, the year before last. Couldn't make the Barossa weekend and have to decide between the Oct flocking or the Moto GP; if not maybe next year or if and when you ride through Mt Gambier on your adventure, consider me another option to Wikicamps. A mate operates the best caravan pk in town and we both like to imbibe in alcohol, so with the bikes, there's two things we seem to have in common
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| | | ThunderRat | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 08/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,056 | | Location | : | Castle Hill, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Apr 2016 - 14:11 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | | Guys,
I am envious of you. What a way to go, three great mates on a lazy run....watch Wild Hogs before you go. Enjoy and be safe.
Steve
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| | | woftam4u | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 19/02/2015 | | Posts | : | 51 | | Location | : | Grafton, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2016 - 12:21 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: ThunderRat) | | | Have a great trip guys.. stay safe and if ya get arrested i cant help with bail but i bake a mean cake with a file in it.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 13 Apr 2016 - 22:09 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | | Thanks fellas for the thoughts and advice.
Scott if we are in your vicinity I will try to make contact prior, the van park sounds good, we are planning on staying in these every now and then to clean up and rest our bodies, or if it's pissing down.
As Rocket and I are ex servicemen we will be looking for an RSL come Anzac Day to pay our respects and raise a glass, probably not going to hang around in NSW for long due to school holidays.
I will try to keep checking on here but as a lot of our camps will be off the side of the road somewhere phone service is usually crap.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Beamy | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/01/2014 | | Posts | : | 28 | | Location | : | Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2016 - 06:27 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | No worries Lee.. whatever works for you guys; no stress.
Had school holiday issues in NSW too; only way of riding out of Sydney's north shore was lane filtering & no accommodation available in Coffs Harbour.
Only guessing you'll have Great Ocean Rd on your route.. if you do, you'll likely pass through here and the most scenic route is to continue up the coastal towns & The Coorong.
I'll PM you my contact no. but no pressure.. it may be that timing sees you ride straight on through.
Cheers & safe travelling guys..
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 14 Apr 2016 - 21:41 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | | Thanks mate that would be good.
We have done the GOR and coastal road before on our way home from the Tanunda flocking but are keen to do it with the water on our port side 
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Beamy | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/01/2014 | | Posts | : | 28 | | Location | : | Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2016 - 01:33 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | PM sent re contact details.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2016 - 06:14 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | | Ditto
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | barks | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/03/2015 | | Posts | : | 243 | | Location | : | Adelaide , SA, Australia |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2016 - 06:43 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | Mate I'm in Adelaide SEACLIFF PARK... ex serviceman myself and a member of the 'Military Brotherhood' MBMMC
If you need a nights stay you are welcome at mine (swagging it under the pergola!!)
Rest up have a hot shower etc
I can the recommend a couple of caravan parks near me that are on the ocean and in good spots!
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 15 Apr 2016 - 22:01 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: barks) | | | Thanks Jason, we are staying around Adelaide for two or three days, one of the fellas is catching up with family and friends so two of us will be looking for a van park to crash , can you pm me your contact number?
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 16 Apr 2016 - 05:15 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | lee rough idea were or what towns u might get to ??
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 16 Apr 2016 - 22:15 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: easyrider) | | | Ray, all I can give you is the first couple of days and this may change due to NSW school holidays.
First night , Apsley Falls camp ground near Walcha
2nd, Grey Gum cafe, Putty Road
3rd possibly around Nowra as Rocket wants to look around having spent some time there in his Navy days.
After that it will be wherever we get to in the afternoons.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | Posted : 16 Apr 2016 - 22:51 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | Have a good time with that little run out.
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2016 - 10:45 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | |
Leethal wrote:
Ray, all I can give you is the first couple of days and this may change due to NSW school holidays.
First night , Apsley Falls camp ground near Walcha
2nd, Grey Gum cafe, Putty Road
3rd possibly around Nowra as Rocket wants to look around having spent some time there in his Navy days.
After that it will be wherever we get to in the afternoons. |
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Cheers Lee , u and the Rocket have a safe trip
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| | | Smitty | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 996 | | Location | : | Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2016 - 17:46 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: easyrider) | | | Safe travels guys
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 17 Apr 2016 - 20:32 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Smitty) | | | Thanks everyone, about to set off. WooHoo
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 23 Apr 2016 - 06:26 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | Presently sitting in the marina View van park Hastings Victoria. Here for a couple of days cleaning etc. trip so far has been excellent except for the weather which has been rain on and off since we crossed into nsw. Had a great night with Scott and Lydia ( spoilt rotten) the rest have been free camps. On to the GOR on Monday.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | GerPa | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,919 | | Location | : | Mackay, Central Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Apr 2016 - 08:35 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | Keep touching base Mate.
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| | | Beamy | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/01/2014 | | Posts | : | 28 | | Location | : | Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
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| | Posted : 26 Apr 2016 - 12:52 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: GerPa) | | | Had the pleasure of catching up with Leethal, Rocket & Tich when they rode through Mt Gambier today, on their way to Adelaide..  
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2016 - 07:04 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | | Dosnt look like Rocket is very happy ??? Arh no beer in his hand
The other two fine gentlemen look very good indeed, ride safe boys.
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| | | Swagger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/04/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,100 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2016 - 08:49 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Leethal) | | | What a fantastic thing to be doing ... I hope you really enjoy it and load up with plenty of stories of fun, excitement and adventure.
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| | | magpie | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,507 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 27 Apr 2016 - 09:32 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Swagger) | | |
Looks like the baddest bunch of bushrangers seen in those parts in a long time........
Have a safe and happy trip blokes..
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2016 - 05:16 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: magpie) | | | All is good. Ended up in Port Pirie staying with a mate of Tichs eating and drinking well plus doing some bike maintenance. Off tomorrow towards Port Lincoln then Streaky Bay and Ceduna. Tbirds are going well although a bit of a handful in soft sand tracks
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Apr 2016 - 05:51 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | | Great to meet up for a chat Scott and thanks for posting the pics. Hope you can make the next flocking.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Apr 2016 - 09:06 Post title : Re: Lap of the Map (Aus) (Re: Beamy) | | |
Beamy wrote:
Had the pleasure of catching up with Leethal, Rocket & Tich when they rode through Mt Gambier today, on their way to Adelaide.. |
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Is that were u bunked for the night
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