Camerons Corner in Oct 2010

[ChrisMember]

Nickj wrote:

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What’s the seat krusty ??

I know it’s the bit you sit on

When I bought the bike I got a spare seat so OWL02 went to chat with an upholsterer for me armed with some combined thinking, photos of an approximate result and a little imagination on the upholsterers part.. $132 dollars later we have what I’m hoping will be a magic seat.. As soon as OWL02 finds himself a beat up used seat I reckon he will transform his too.. :woohoo: :laugh:

I will take photos when it is in my hands tomorrow and give a full report after the long ride this weekend.. A 460+ Kilometer test.. :laugh: :laugh:

[Mick PilgrimMember]

Saw this ride report on Offroad explorer tonight. A trip to Camerons corner cut short by wet weather.
Some photos of the rail maint. track we will be travelling.
Hope we get better weather than these guys.

http://www.offroadexplorer.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&p=9825#p9825

Mick

[GregMember]

Great idea that seat idea Krusty, wonder who told you about that and suggested that eh smart guy I reckon, did he show and explain it in your garage while he had a bundy :laugh:

[Jeffrey SmithMember]

I have been thinking of something similar myself. I have a mate who does fibrglassing and was thinking of getting him to make a seat pan that is a bit wider than normal and that I use to help grip the bike with my knees and at the same time more comfortable. Although the DRZ seat is pretty comfortable compared with some KTM and BMW seats I have sat on.

[GregMember]

I have completed mapping the route included are extra loops, short cuts, extensions etc. I will tidy it up this evening and
e mail it to those going. I have done it on Shonky maps

TB

[ChrisMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Great idea that seat idea Krusty, wonder who told you about that and suggested that eh smart guy I reckon, did he show and explain it in your garage while he had a bundy :laugh:

I did say combined thinking just not who the combined thinking was.. I already knew what I wanted as I had many conversation with someone in the US which is what the seat I now have is modeled on..

Jeffro wrote:

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I have been thinking of something similar myself. I have a mate who does fibrglassing and was thinking of getting him to make a seat pan that is a bit wider than normal and that I use to help grip the bike with my knees and at the same time more comfortable. Although the DRZ seat is pretty comfortable compared with some KTM and BMW seats I have sat on.

Too hard Jeffro.. All you need is a standard DRZ seat base the foam is designed to be wider and taller and attached to the standard base just fine.. Have a look at mine on Saturday..

Also look here – http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=896811

Trailboss wrote:

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I have completed mapping the route included are extra loops, short cuts, extensions etc. I will tidy it up this evening and email it to those going. I have done it on Shonky maps

Very cool.. You have me email..

[glennMember]

All jokes aside,
this is in the news today.
Three trail bike riders are back on the road after spending two cold nights bogged in outback Queensland.

The trio became bogged on a track near Nappa Merrie, near the Queensland-South Australian border on Sunday.

Police said a passing motorist found the woman and two men on Tuesday and raised the alarm.

Officers arranged for a helicopter to rescue them but by the time it arrived on Tuesday afternoon, the group had freed themselves.

“The chopper pilot located the riders safe and well, gave them some food and water and the three continued on their journey,” she said.

The riders had been heading to Innamincka in South Australia.

just some trivia.

[simon burkeMember]

The camper trailer :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

60 l built in water container.elec brakes.roof rack.jerry holders.2 burner kitchen.work benches. heapsa storage.double bed for me an PEP etc etc etc…will take another photo when i get hold of it and pull it apart and set it up.Also went to the blokes i know who make trailers and booked it in to get the bearings checked over and beef up the suspension if needed.

Bol :woohoo:

[Nick JacksonMember]

That looks the business Bollocks!

[Brendon CarreMember]

Hey Bollocks, Looks like the Hilton on wheels mate!! How many swags do ya reckon we can get up on top :dry: Plenty room for spare tyres on the draw bar and gerry can holders too :woohoo: Has it got an oven so you can bake us a cake

[simon burkeMember]

boulder wrote:

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Hey Bollocks, Looks like the Hilton on wheels mate!! How many swags do ya reckon we can get up on top :dry: Plenty room for spare tyres on the draw bar and gerry can holders too :woohoo: Has it got an oven so you can bake us a cake

dunno about swags Boulder…but it will fit 3 dead roos and a dozen cartons of Green cans!!!!!!

as for baking cakes….there will be plenty of “Moon Pies” as Pep and i overtake you blokes heading for the next meeting point :woohoo:

oh….and i will also have some serious kick arse gadgets and stuff such as showers,generators and heaps of other crap :woohoo: …pep will be working the massage table
Bol :woohoo:

[GregMember]

Well here is my list for Camerons, marked for travel on the support and what I will take in case we spend a night without the support vehicle

Its a big list :laugh:

GENERAL:

Wallet (On the bike)
2 x Ipods (On the bike)
Earplugs (On the bike)
Camelback (On the bike)
Sun-glasses (On the bike)
Camera (On the bike)
Mobile Phone (On the bike)
Copy of useful numbers in case phone lost/stolen or broken. (On the bike)
Chargers for phone, camera & Ipod (On the bike)
UHF portable radio (On the bike)
Reading Material (Support vehicle)
Shopping Bags (clothes & general storage) (Support vehicle)
Visor/goggles cleaner (On the bike)
Extra money/Credit card hidden in bike for emergency (On the bike)
Pen-knife – Leatherman (On the bike)

TOILETRIES & PERSONAL MAINTAINENCE:

Sunscreen & insect spray (On the bike)
Toilet Paper (On the bike)
Wet Ones/baby Wipes (On the bike)
Packtowel (Support vehicle)
Deodorant, toothbrush & paste (Support vehicle)
Firstaid kit (On the bike)
Soap (Support vehicle)
Shaving gear (Support vehicle)

ADDITIONAL CLOTHING/GARMENTS:

Wet Weather gear (On the bike)
Riding Jacket Liner (On the bike)
Thermal under gloves (On the bike)
warm weather riding gloves (On the bike)
Thermals & balaclava (On the bike)
Light shoes (Support vehicle)
Off Bike Clothes (Support vehicle)
Socks & Jocks (Support vehicle)
Bandana/riding scarf/neckwarmer (On the bike)
Thongs (On the bike)
Runners (Support vehicle)

NAVIGATION, SAFETY & SURVIVAL GEAR:

2 x Gps (On the bike)
Sat phone (On the bike)
Hand-held UHF radio (On the bike)
Maps (On the bike)
Manual compass (On the bike)
Fishing line (Support vehicle)

CAMPING:

Swag (Support vehicle)
Sleepingbag (On the bike)
Self inflating mattress (On the bike)
Self inflating pillow (On the bike)
Tarp/Ground sheet (On the bike)
Folding seat (Support vehicle)
Headtorch (spare batteries) (On the bike)
Cooker & fuel bottle + lighter (On the bike)
2ltr pot/lid (On the bike)
bowl and mug (On the bike)
Utensils, KFS, pot pliers, sharpknife (On the bike)
Water Purification Tablets (On the bike)
Extra Water (On the bike)

BIKE:

Extra Fuel (On the bike)
Spare bike key (On the bike)
Bum Bag (On the bike)
Chain Lube (Support vehicle)
Extra fuel Container (On the bike)
Tube repair kit (On the bike)
Filter oil (Support vehicle)
Filter cleaner (Support vehicle)
Pump (On the bike)
Tool kit (On the bike)
Spare clutch lever, selection of fasteners, adhesives & lubes and other to suit requirements (On the bike)
Tyre levers, (On the bike)
Spare brake pads (Support vehicle)
Spare wheel brgs (Support vehicle)
Spare tubes (On the bike)
Electrical/Race tape, cable ties (assorted), (On the bike)
Rags, (On the bike)
Co2 bottles and applicator (On the bike)
Chain Master link/joiner/spare length chain (On the bike)
Chainbreaker/tool (On the bike)
Disposable gloves (On the bike)
Hand Cleaner cloths (Muc-off) (On the bike)
Tow rope (On the bike)
Spare cargo Restraints (andi strapz) (On the bike)

FOOD:

4 dehydrated camping meals (On the bike)
Coffee/tea (On the bike)
Long life milk (On the bike)
Power bars (On the bike)
Nuts/Dried Fruit (On the bike)
Extra Water (Amount depending on location and time away from supplies) (On the bike)

TB :dry:

[scott bockingMember]

I read that whole list top to bottom and not one metion of Campbell’s Fully Loaded

You really should plan a little better mate!

STM

[simon burkeMember]

Just spent the last 2 hrs with the father in law.
I will be going through all his camping gear in the next week or two (he has just come back from a trip around Australia).
My god hes has got everything and then some. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Support crew WILL Have hot showers for you at the end of each day.You will have the clock on you.. but it will be worth while…no time to play with your rubber ducky.
You will have a hearty brecky,morning tea lunch and dinner..unless we are in a town etc etc
Bring your iron guts
Bol :woohoo:

[dennis da menaceMember]

geez TB, any room for you (on the bike) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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