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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
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
Both TB and I have one mate so you can carry mine just in case
Nick
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
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
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 againThe bike handled well and both my daughter and I had a ball !!
Now bring on the Cape ! :woohoo:
Nick
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
TB
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
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
CapCLOTHES
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 shirtRIDING GEAR
Klim jacket
Klim pants
Body armor
Knee braces
Skins
Helmet
Goggles
Walm weather gloves
Wet weather gloves
Scala & charger
Hydration packBUMBAG
Bumbag with usual trail tools
Tyre levers
Co2 bottles
Pump
Nuts and bolts
Cable repair kit
Quick metalSPARES
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 keyCAMPING:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Self inflating mattress
pillow
Folding seat
Stove and pot
Knife / fork
Water Purification Tablets
2ltr Water
4 camping meals
Muesli bars
SnakesGreat 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
TB
Trailboss wrote:Where are we going? This is as per your request KramThe Purple Pub Normanton QLD
http://publocation.com.au/pubs/qld/normanton/the-purple-pubBramwell 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 @ BamagaTB
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
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
Trailboss wrote:Just an updateWe 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:
mike wrote:Trailboss wrote:Just an updateWe 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
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
I may actually head of Wednesday now and do the first leg early, ummmmmmTB
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