Murray Sunset NP Hattah desert ride Oct 2012

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August 24, 2012 at 5:44 am #101768

Greg
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So I am spending two weeks in Vic this Oct straight after Nundles Hills of Gold. Having a weekend (13th and 14th) in the rainy state made me think I should go riding somewhere. Now I have enjoyed some great riding in Vic thanks to Menace, and I have also ridden the high country the last two years so something different is needed. It didnt take long after listening to Amy and Kat tell Dejay and I that they have ridden the Hattah Desert and I havent, that I needed to tick that box.
A plan was hatched, I will trailer both the bikes down and Dejay will fly in on the friday arvo end of week one. We will trailer the bikes to Ouyen where we will stay overnight. In the morning we will retrace to route used by the APC crew and then spend the rest of the weekend exploring :woohoo: Sand sand and more sand! Not really sure what bikes we will be taking maybe the two KTMs, will need at least 200km fuel range, maybe the ADV bikes not sure. We will be back in Melbourne Sunday evening.
Anyone interested please feel free to chime in here for any details I have forgotten or throw your hand up.

TB

August 24, 2012 at 8:19 am #228364

Dwayne O
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:woohoo: More BITCHES doing the HATTAH :laugh:
(joke from the APC Finishline)

I knew you wouldn`t be able to stay away from there for long ,,,
Better get some T Shirts made before Amy gets them for ya

August 24, 2012 at 9:12 am #228373

Wayne
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TB, there should be an ADV RR from when I went down there with Tryhard.

Remember not to ride through any farmers paddocks even if the GPS tells you to and the Hattah camping area is 40kph apparently. Wish I’d know that before roaring up behind the ranger vehicle.

August 24, 2012 at 9:27 am #228375

Wayne
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Yeah, just read it again and it brings back good memories.

That’s the good thing about posting ride reports

http://www.obtrailriders.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=78&id=101915&start=20

I don’t know if anyone on the APC experienced the “exploding water bushes” next to the track that we hit with the panniers and hand guards. I had to use a scourer to get that stuff off.

August 24, 2012 at 9:30 am #228376

Greg
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Cheers Lotsa I was going to revisit it I had remembered it. The tip on the camping ground is a winner thanks, as for the farmers paddock I wouldnt do that no matter what unless I was stuck :whistle:

TB

August 26, 2012 at 9:54 am #228377

Greg
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Reckon I will pull the XR out for this ride with the 18 litre tank. Dejay bringing the KTM?

TB

August 30, 2012 at 1:08 pm #228365

Greg
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Going to catch up with Aido for beer and feed one night when I am down in Melbourne if anyone else is interested. We can have extra drinks after Aido gets on the monorail and passes out :laugh: :laugh:

Can’t wait to this ride :woohoo:

TB

October 1, 2012 at 10:55 am #228366

Greg
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I will be in Melbourne next week on Monday the 8th and am free for a feed or a beer any evening expect Friday or Saturday as Dejay and I will be in Renmark and Ouyen those nights and if anyone wants to catch up. Sorry I miised you last time Aido but honestly are you ever home and not holidaying some farkin where :laugh:

Back to the ride

Route is done :woohoo:

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1794108

Accommodation is sorted, Dejay has booked flights for his rock star style ride weekend. Preparation of both KTM’s will be finished this week. I will be running the 530 with a 12.5 litre front tank and a 10 litre rear tank.
Dejay will have a 15 litre front and a small loop with 4 x 1 litre bottles to give him 19 litres. We have a 220 kms between fill ups on the way to Renmark and a little further on the way back on Sunday

I will have my spot on as of early Saturday morning if anyone is interested in following us on our desert trek

I was hoping a Victorian or 2 would have joined us on the sandy desert ride :blink:

TB

October 1, 2012 at 11:10 am #228367

Dwayne
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I left Mt Gambler this morning.. In the Grampians tonite. But will be home Saturday

Have a good trip guys
watch the stupid Emus they are thick at the moment.. we hit a group of 4 today. 1 dead the rest shat like i did

October 7, 2012 at 4:56 am #230088

Greg
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Well the trailer is loaded, waiting for Dejay to drop his bike off and then I am away. I will be in Melbourne tomorrow have to service the bike one night at the workshop I have use off and then pick the rockstar up from the airport friday arvo. Hopefully the weather stays fine this will be a cracker :woohoo:

Will get some footage and pictures and post a spot link

TB

October 11, 2012 at 8:48 am #228368

Greg
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Leave tomorrow when I pick the rock star up at the airport. 5hr drive to the start but it will be well worth it :woohoo: Ride starts proper Saturday morning early

spot tracker link

Bought some new go pro mounts for some different perspectives

TB

October 11, 2012 at 9:46 am #228369

Dwayne O
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Yeeehaaaah :woohoo:

Good luck and enjoy

I will be watching where possible

October 12, 2012 at 12:38 am #230624

Greg
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Waiting at the airport, the waiting is the worst part :laugh: No where to park with a trailer especially when it’s 2.3m high. Keep getting hassled wherever I try and park and wait give a bloke a break

Have turned spot on it starts the drive for today spot tracker link

COME ON Jetstar hurry up!!

TB

October 12, 2012 at 7:45 am #228370

Dwayne O
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READY FOR LAUNCH

Remember,,,, Watch those big Chooks :whistle:

October 12, 2012 at 8:02 am #230641

Jason Anderson
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Trailboss wrote:

Waiting at the airport, the waiting is the worst part :laugh: No where to park with a trailer especially when it’s 2.3m high. Keep getting hassled wherever I try and park and wait give a bloke a break

Have turned spot on it starts the drive for today spot tracker link

COME ON Jetstar hurry up!!

TB

Do what i do..
Park in the bus area and tell em……Get ferked……
Its easy TB….
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