Cape York July 2012

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  • #224643

    Mark Bunting
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    I was looking at buying a cable repair kit to add to my spares for this ride but can’t get one locally.

    Does anyone know where I can get one?

    Kram B)

    #224644

    simon burke
    Member

    That last photo looks like the tracks I leave when I ride on sand :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:[/quote]

    Thats right Boony…you can see your Neanderthole knuckle imprints :huh:

    #224647

    Nick Jackson
    Member
    kram140 wrote:
    I was looking at buying a cable repair kit to add to my spares for this ride but can’t get one locally.

    Does anyone know where I can get one?

    Kram B)

    Both TB and I have one mate so you can carry mine just in case ;)

    Nick

    #224651

    Greg
    Member
    Nickj wrote:
    kram140 wrote:
    I was looking at buying a cable repair kit to add to my spares for this ride but can’t get one locally.

    Does anyone know where I can get one?

    Kram B)

    Both TB and I have one mate so you can carry mine just in case ;)

    Nick

    You can also get them from Sutto’s and I can pick it up and bring it up for you mate. Then you will have one on the rides Nick and I aren’t on ;)

    TB

    #224654

    Greg
    Member

    Where are we going? This is as per your request Kram

    The Purple Pub Normanton QLD
    http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/normanton/the-purple-pub

    Bramwell Station Australias most northern cattle 
    http://www.bramwellstationtouristpark.com.au/

    Musgrave station Roadhouse
    Camping, fuel, beer
    http://www.musgraveroadhouse.com.au/

    Punsands Bay 
    http://www.punsand.com.au/

    Magnetic Island
    http://www.magnetic-island.com.au/

    Places we are visiting or staying to google if you are interested

    Coen
    Archer River
    Laura station
    Lockhart River
    Charters Tower
    Battle camp
    Lions Den Hotel (looking forward to that)
    Pjs resort
    Imperial Hotel Ravenswood
    The Lynd Roadhouse
    Wepia 
    Old telegraph track
    Gunshot crossing
    Jardine river
    Fruit bat falls
    Twin falls
    Captain Billy’s Landing
    Charters Towers
    World war 2 wrecks @ Bamaga 

    TB

    #224749

    Nick Jackson
    Member

    I haven’t had much of a chance to ride the Tenere lately as I’ve been enjoying my trail riding on the new Crf so I thought I should get in a few kms to get back in the big bike zone.
    I put my eldest daughter on the back and we did a 100 km loop of some good dirt roads and I have to say it didn’t take long at all to get back into it and start enjoying the big girl again ;)

    The bike handled well and both my daughter and I had a ball !!

    Now bring on the Cape ! :woohoo:

    Nick

    #224791

    Greg
    Member

    Nice little run there Jacko getting back in the big girls saddle. Same for me today but not to far as I dont want to trash my tyres :laugh:

    I was sitting down last night having a Rum after I finished putting the head on Mick’s mates CFR450, I had it running and it hit me how massive the preparation for the this trip has been. I have basically rebuilt or replaced all the running gear on my trailer even for the trip to Mackay with both the Teneres on behind the mighty Hulix. (Oh and Dejay I fitted a new metal trailer plug! :laugh: :laugh: ) I have some new gear for the trip including a new as yet unworn pair of Gaerne SG-10 Boots for my birthday early :woohoo: Replaced all the bearings in the rear suspension of the bike including all wheel bearings, cush drive rubbers, chain and front sprocket, new tyres including a 908 Rally Raid front I have been looking forward to running to see if all the hype is right regarding the tyre.

    The route started out pretty simple months ago, I have been to the Cape before in 2004 with Ace on a trip I pretty well organised so that was a big help. I got some good feedback from my uncle and some real good help from Chicken as he is from up that way and did his apprenticeship in Weipa. I have planning this for months all the accommodation, travel permits, ferry schedules, places to see, places to go, fuel stops, leg lengths, mine tour, all upon what I wanted to see and where I went in 2004 when I last did the cape. (it all normally goes out the window the first day :laugh: )
    Researching fuel stops and the route between Mackay and Normanton has been probably the hardest part because not many people try to go across country without main routes like I have been trying to do. The other piece of the route that has been a head case is between the Mitchell River and Dixie Station, after speaking with Musgrave Station on Wednesday I am unsure if we will even use that track now given that it last week took 3 days for a small group to get through (the late finish to the wet season is the reason the track is very badly chopped and rutted I am told) I had allowed 1 day for the section on advice months ago. The 3 days hard work/riding isn’t the issue it’s that if we spend 3 days there we lose time on the back end of the trip. To go around maybe as bad and stretches our fuel range for the leg to 700kms! I reckon we will we do it, I certainly plan on checking it right out before we go the B route. Given that all 4 of us had to carry a bladder for the original planned leg of 560kms, and now the length may blow out (B route) I have arranged to borrow two extra fuel bladders for the group from Boulder (cheers mate) I sent Moose my Giant Basin to put on his bike and he is borrowing Dejay’s bladder. Kram is using a 10 litre jerry can as well while Jacko and I have our 12 litre bladders from last years Camerons, Birdsville, Big Red trip.

    Tyres had been discussed with two different ideas being tried on the ride. Moose and Kram have both choose Mitas E09s given that they wear well and will do the 4500kms easily but maybe not being the grippiest (word?) tyre. Nick and I are leaving Mackay with Dunlop 606s that aren’t new but will easily do the 1500kms to Normanton. At Normanton we will fit new 606s that I purchased for us in Cairns through Team Moto (thanks to Brian at Team Moto Yamaha Blacktown for his help in providing a contact and the first phone call to secure us an awesome price) The tyres I have had freighted by a bus company to the caravan park in Normanton.
    The police stations in Normanton, Coen and the stations at Musgrave, Bramwell have been super helpful regarding track closures, track conditions, permits and alcohol restrictions and are only a phone call away.

    Today I am taking the Tenere for a spin and will then give it a final oil change, finish packing my bags and then its just the wait and the wait is the worst part :P

    TB

    #224792

    Nick Jackson
    Member

    I did my final pack this afternoon and went through my checklist !

    Here it is if anyone wants to see how much crap I cart around with me :D

    Adventure Ride Checklist 

    BACKPACK
    Leatherman
    iPhone , charger and case
    Camera
    Earplugs 
    Sun-glasses 
    Bin liners ( in case Boots stay wet ) 
    Micro fibre cloth to clean goggles 
    Wallet ( remind TB to take his ) 
    Sunscreen 
    Insect repellant 
    Wet Ones 
    Ipood folding shovel
    Tec towel
    Deodorant
    Toothbrush
    Toothpaste 
    Firstaid kit including painkillers and snake bite bandage
    Small shower gel
    Head torch
    Spare batteries
    Cap

    CLOTHES
    Casual shoes
    Thongs
    Socks & Jocks (5 pairs) 
    3 singlets
    3 t shirts
    2 riding jerseys
    1 jeans
    1 board shorts
    2 base layers
    1 long t shirt

    RIDING GEAR
    Klim jacket
    Klim pants
    Body armor
    Knee braces
    Skins
    Helmet
    Goggles
    Walm weather gloves
    Wet weather gloves
    Scala & charger
    Hydration pack

    BUMBAG
    Bumbag with usual trail tools 
    Tyre levers
    Co2 bottles
    Pump
    Nuts and bolts
    Cable repair kit
    Quick metal

    SPARES
    Front and rear tubes
    Puncture repair kit
    Spark plug
    Wheel bearings and seals
    Brake and gear levers
    Brake pads
    Air filter inner ( Pre oiled)
    Filter skins  
    Disposable gloves
    Electrical spares
    Tow rope
    Fuel bladder
    Spare key

    CAMPING:
    Tent 
    Sleeping bag 
    Self inflating mattress  
    pillow 
    Folding seat 
    Stove and pot
    Knife / fork 
    Water Purification Tablets 
    2ltr Water 
    4  camping meals 
    Muesli bars
    Snakes 

    #224801

    Greg
    Member

    Great list Jacko, reminded me I didnt have any Water Purification Tablets but I wont bother as I have the new extra 4L water bladder.

    Kram I will pick your cable kit you rang about tomorrow ;)

    Bikes ready

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    TB

    #224843

    Sean
    Member

    Lucky buggers. Looks like the start of a great trip. Impressive bit of planning there

    #224750

    Mark Bunting
    Member
    Trailboss wrote:
    Where are we going? This is as per your request Kram

    The Purple Pub Normanton QLD
    http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/normanton/the-purple-pub

    Bramwell Station Australias most northern cattle 
    http://www.bramwellstationtouristpark.com.au/

    Musgrave station Roadhouse
    Camping, fuel, beer
    http://www.musgraveroadhouse.com.au/

    Punsands Bay 
    http://www.punsand.com.au/

    Magnetic Island
    http://www.magnetic-island.com.au/

    Places we are visiting or staying to google if you are interested

    Coen
    Archer River
    Laura station
    Lockhart River
    Charters Tower
    Battle camp
    Lions Den Hotel (looking forward to that)
    Pjs resort
    Imperial Hotel Ravenswood
    The Lynd Roadhouse
    Wepia 
    Old telegraph track
    Gunshot crossing
    Jardine river
    Fruit bat falls
    Twin falls
    Captain Billy’s Landing
    Charters Towers
    World war 2 wrecks @ Bamaga 

    TB

    Does it get any better :woohoo: :woohoo:

    Three day to go and I can’t wait.

    My bike prep is done and dusted and now it’s time to pack. Thanks to Nick’s list of packed items I no longer have to think about what to take :laugh: :laugh: Nice one Nick. Can you make sure you post up any last minute items :woohoo:

    In your planning stuff TB you mentioned something about alcohol free areas………………..We won’t be going to too many of these will we :whistle:

    Gentlemen Let The Fun Begin.

    Giddy Up

    Kram B)

    #224870

    Andrew
    Member

    Have fun guys, Cape York is an awesome part of the world and a Cape ride should be on everyones bucket list.

    Enjoy the riding, watch the crocs(Kalpowar Station weir) and enjoy the swim at Fruit Bat Falls!

    I wish i was going again :angry: .Look forward to the RR.

    P.S. if i don’t speak to you before…Happy B’day for later in the week TB ;)

    Ace

    #219676

    Mike Wyeth
    Member
    Trailboss wrote:
    Just an update

    We will be stopping at Frazer Island on the way home to have a quick look around for a future ride ;)

    TB

    Let me know when you guys are arriving at Frazer and if I can I will try and meet you ;)

    If I don’t get to see you watch out for those f…cking tour busses flying round the island tracks,they dont like slowing down :ohmy:

    #224910

    Greg
    Member
    mike wrote:
    Trailboss wrote:
    Just an update

    We will be stopping at Frazer Island on the way home to have a quick look around for a future ride ;)

    TB

    Let me know when you guys are arriving at Frazer and if I can I will try and meet you ;)

    If I don’t get to see you watch out for those f…cking tour busses flying round the island tracks,they dont like slowing down :ohmy:

    Yeah no worries Mike will do for sure

    TB

    #224915

    Greg
    Member

    Big thanks to Ace for sending us his sat phone to loan it’s a cracker. Have it on charge and will get a pre paid sim and up and working on the drive up to Mackay, actually it will give Jacko something to do while we travel and listen to both sorts of music B) I may actually head of Wednesday now and do the first leg early, ummmmmm

    TB

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