Two Day Nav Ride June 22nd and 23rd 2013

[Peter ThompsonMember]

Hi TB

Thanks for that. I chased up one mate, Bully, and I see he’s registered. My other mate Kurt is hard to contact but I’ve left him messages and emails. Hopefully you’ll hear from him soon.

Looking forward to the ride, see you in Lithgow.

Thomo

[dave goodenMember]

Im a mate of Bully and would like to be included if theres still a space
thanks

[GregMember]

Done Daveg your in

TB

[Steve ParkesMember]

Thank you kind sir.

Now to start s**ting myself

[Ron SantMember]

Hi Trailboss

I’m in for the ride and I will partner with RGB (Rob)

Ron Cr0w03 just pulled out you can have his spot and partner RGB

Will adjust the list

TB

[adamMember]

Hi guys I’ve pulled out early to get a spot for someone else better prepared.

I bought a rear rack from B&B and made a right side support arm for my 5ltr rear tank but I’m not confidant that it will support the gear I was loading on it in a test ride.

I am mostly concerned that the rear tank would leak with the stress put on it from the rack and weight of my camp gear and the lack of tie down points annoyed me so I decided that I wouldn’t take the risk of a failure and compromise other riders fun.

A flat tyre is one thing I can fix in 10 minutes, but leaking fuel into luggage or a trail of gear left behind is another thing altogether so I made the decision to get better prepared with a more able bike for one of these rides.

I’m really disappointed but won’t risk other peoples before mine fun with a set up that I’m really not confident in, and more importantly I have realized that I simply need one more bike which is not so bad.. I just can’t decide between a DR650 or a Tenere660. The Husky Terra is looking possible too!?

Have a great ride guys i’ll be sore to miss it but am planning ahead for the Nav rides in earnest now..

[Martin WilliamsMember]

Hallo all,

I’m after GPS map advice.

I have a Garmin Etrex legend HCx – currently on it is the OSM map of Australia. Is this the correct (or suitable) one to have for the ride? If not what should I have loaded / where do I get it / is there anything else a GPS novice should know or do before the ride?

Many thanks for any advice anyone can give.

Martin

[GregMember]

Awayonmybike wrote:

Hallo all,

I’m after GPS map advice.

I have a Garmin Etrex legend HCx – currently on it is the OSM map of Australia. Is this the correct (or suitable) one to have for the ride? If not what should I have loaded / where do I get it / is there anything else a GPS novice should know or do before the ride?

Many thanks for any advice anyone can give.

Martin

Champ that should be fine, if it isn’t I will fix it for you on the Friday evening

TB

[Martin WilliamsMember]

Many thanks.

Looking forward to the 22nd.

M

[steven hennessyMember]

Hi TB

As discussed myself and three mates would love to take part in this ride weekend if you can fit us in. I’ll get onto the boys to join and as soon as they have will confirm intentions. We’ll be on three DR650’s and a TTR600.

Cheers Mate

Cognac

[GregMember]

cognac wrote:

Hi TB

As discussed myself and three mates would love to take part in this ride weekend if you can fit us in. I’ll get onto the boys to join and as soon as they have will confirm intentions. We’ll be on three DR650’s and a TTR600.

Cheers Mate

Cognac

I will throw you and the guys on the reserve list as they join up and post their intentions

TB

[GregMember]

The overnight stay on the Saturday night will be at Orange.

Because of the large number of riders we cant all fit in the one establishment and will need to spread around town a little as such.

Important tip: To have your maps for Sunday loaded you will need to come to the Hotel Orange at the cnr of Summer and Peisley Streets (324 Summer street) on Saturday evening between 6 and 9pm. Amy, Pete and I will be loading GPSs during that time, you will be able to grab yourself dinner and a drink and share some stories of your days adventure with the other riders. You will also be able to get the hints and riddles to locate the start for the next morning! All will be explained at the riders briefing on Friday night at the Commercial Hotel Motel Lithgow at 9pm

A few accommodation place I found are below

For the cabin seekers and the campers ;

Colour City Caravan Park
Address: 203 Margaret St, Bowen NSW 2800
Phone:(02) 6362 7254

Canobolas Caravan Park
166 – 172 Bathurst Road, Orange NSW 2800
Phone 02 6362 7279
http://www.caravanpark.canobolasmarine.com.au

For the Pub accommodation seekers;

[strike]Hotel Orange 63621786
http://www.thehotelorange.com.au
[/strike] Booked out

Great Western Hotel
Opposite the Railway Station. Corner of Kite Street
137 Peisley Street, Orange
63624055

The Robin Hood
30 Burrendong Way, Orange NSW 2800
TELEPHONE: 02 6363 1999

Hotel Canobolas
248 Summer Street,
Orange 63622444

Metropolitan Hotel Motel
107 Byng Street,
Orange 02 63621353

TB

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Orange Hotel is all booked up! :huh: I have booked at the Great Western Hotel one block up the road. So I can have a few cleansing ale’s and can walk just up the road

Cheers,
Left

[Dave WigginMember]

Lefty wrote:

Orange Hotel is all booked up! :huh: I have booked at the Great Western Hotel one block up the road. So I can have a few cleansing ale’s and can walk just up the road

Cheers,
Left

Me too Lefty. Someone has to make sure you get to bed that night.

Wigster

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Wigster wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Orange Hotel is all booked up! :huh: I have booked at the Great Western Hotel one block up the road. So I can have a few cleansing ale’s and can walk just up the road

Cheers,
Left

Me too Lefty. Someone has to make sure you get to bed that night.

Wigster

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Cheers Wigster

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