Two Day Nav Ride June 22nd and 23rd 2013

[Lindsay PetersenMember]

transfusion done

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one of those new black round things with knobs added

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took it out for a test ride – can’t wait for the 1st hill

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not long now :woohoo:

[jim cadyMember]

Lefty wrote:

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

Volunteered I would say more like drew the short straw Lefty :laugh: :laugh: One things for sure you will probably be witness to a few funny moments leading Leftys Learners.
Seriously though thanks in advance for volunteering to show myself and possibly some other less experienced riders the ropes on such a journey.Takes a lot of the pressure off knowing that,well there isn’t any
Now just bring on the 22nd cant wait :woohoo: and thanks to the tyre fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have a brand new set of 606s that I am stinging to get dirty 👿

Cheers James

[MichaelMember]

Good on you Lefty

That’s a great offer for any one that is feeling a little worried

If you take Lefty up on this you are in great hands.

This is going to be a cracker

Cheers
Strucky

[Geoff ForshawMember]

james wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

Volunteered I would say more like drew the short straw Lefty :laugh: :laugh: One things for sure you will probably be witness to a few funny moments leading Leftys Learners.
Seriously though thanks in advance for volunteering to show myself and possibly some other less experienced riders the ropes on such a journey.Takes a lot of the pressure off knowing that,well there isn’t any
Now just bring on the 22nd cant wait :woohoo: and thanks to the tyre fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have a brand new set of 606s that I am stinging to get dirty 👿

Cheers James

:laugh: :laugh: No worries James I might have to go and see that tyre fairy too :whistle: :laugh:
We have another starter in our group, Usi on a DR650
Welcome aboard mate we will catch up with you at the pub on Friday night mate

Cheers,
Lefty

[Dwayne OMember]

Lefty is a smart cookie Strucky,,,
If he drops the 640, he will have guaranteed helpers to get it back up now (maybe they can even help him out when he comes to a stop) :laugh:

Great Work Lefty , If I was going I would be helping ya mate :whistle:

Next time hey !!!

Cheers

[Geoff ForshawMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

Lefty is a smart cookie Strucky,,,
If he drops the 640, he will have guaranteed helpers to get it back up now (maybe they can even help him out when he comes to a stop) :laugh:

Great Work Lefty , If I was going I would be helping ya mate :whistle:

Next time hey !!!

Cheers

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Oh no!! I have been found out!! You’re on to me Eags!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I hope to catch up for a ride soon mate

Left

[Geoff ForshawMember]

strucky wrote:

Good on you Lefty

That’s a great offer for any one that is feeling a little worried

If you take Lefty up on this you are in great hands.

This is going to be a cracker

Cheers
Strucky

Thanks Strucky

Mate, I just want everyone to enjoy themselves and have a great time without the first timers worrying too much eh!

Will catch up for a beer with you up there

Cheers,
Lefty

[Dave WigginMember]

Lefty wrote:

james wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

Volunteered I would say more like drew the short straw Lefty :laugh: :laugh: One things for sure you will probably be witness to a few funny moments leading Leftys Learners.
Seriously though thanks in advance for volunteering to show myself and possibly some other less experienced riders the ropes on such a journey.Takes a lot of the pressure off knowing that,well there isn’t any
Now just bring on the 22nd cant wait :woohoo: and thanks to the tyre fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have a brand new set of 606s that I am stinging to get dirty 👿

Cheers James

:laugh: :laugh: No worries James I might have to go and see that tyre fairy too :whistle: :laugh:
We have another starter in our group, Usi on a DR650
Welcome aboard mate we will catch up with you at the pub on Friday night mate

Cheers,
Lefty

Count me in your group Lefty.

I was doing a bit of prep today and thought it might be a good idea to make sure I have all the tools to get both wheels off. 17mm allen headed bolt to get the front off, surely in the Triumph tool kit that came with the bike? Shall I check? S’pose I’d better. No such article in mine. Off to Super Cheap Auto tomorrow.

My front Mitas E10 has 8k on it, looks OK but in view of conditions a new 606 (or something similar) is going on along with swapping out the rear E07 (only got 600k on it!) for an Eo9 Dakar.

As an obsession James, it’s worse than bloody rock climbing (and that’s saying something, just ask my wife).

Wigster

[jim cadyMember]

Another taker on your offer Lefty

Look forward to meeting on Friday Usi

Mixed bag of bikes in this little group,no two the same

[jim cadyMember]

It sure does bite you hard Wigster :woohoo:

Catch you on Friday

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Wigster wrote:

Lefty wrote:

james wrote:

Lefty wrote:

Hi all I was talking to TB earlier today about the Nav ride next weekend and we were discussing the route of next weekends ride, amongst other things, and I have volunteered to take a few guys who have not done this type of thing before. I will be teaming up with James, Isambard and possibly Wigster (not sure if Wigster already has a ride partner) and their is also room for a couple of more starters in this group if anyone is interested. I know that it should all be fairly straight forward but if anyone is uncertain of how this all works, as you maybe a first timer at this or would like to join the group as you are just learning the Navigation skills and maybe a little unsure of your GPS/Map reading. I don’t pretend to be an expert either so we can all get lost together :whistle: , however some of the planned roads I have ridden previously and it should be fun as a group. Just remember that it is not a race and you don’t have to ride in the dust of your ride buddy and I will try to regroup along the way. It is just a thought if anyone is interested, however we will keep the group to around 6 riders.
If anyone would like to join please PM me so that I can let TB know as it was his idea. We will however need to meet at the pub at Lithgow and the departure time from the pub will be 8.00am sharp. Please ensure that you have spare tubes, pump and tools for any puncture repairs and I would suggest new or near new tyres as it could be a little damp and slippery in spots, a battery in good condition as starting a bike in freezing temps can sometimes be a little testing and warm/winter gloves, Jacket etc as it will be a little chilly in Lithgow and Orange. :blink:
I am the short 12yr old on a KTM 640 Adv :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Anyway I look forward to seeing you all there. :woohoo:
Cheers,
Lefty

Volunteered I would say more like drew the short straw Lefty :laugh: :laugh: One things for sure you will probably be witness to a few funny moments leading Leftys Learners.
Seriously though thanks in advance for volunteering to show myself and possibly some other less experienced riders the ropes on such a journey.Takes a lot of the pressure off knowing that,well there isn’t any
Now just bring on the 22nd cant wait :woohoo: and thanks to the tyre fairy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I have a brand new set of 606s that I am stinging to get dirty 👿

Cheers James

:laugh: :laugh: No worries James I might have to go and see that tyre fairy too :whistle: :laugh:
We have another starter in our group, Usi on a DR650
Welcome aboard mate we will catch up with you at the pub on Friday night mate

Cheers,
Lefty

Count me in your group Lefty.

I was doing a bit of prep today and thought it might be a good idea to make sure I have all the tools to get both wheels off. 17mm allen headed bolt to get the front off, surely in the Triumph tool kit that came with the bike? Shall I check? S’pose I’d better. No such article in mine. Off to Super Cheap Auto tomorrow.

My front Mitas E10 has 8k on it, looks OK but in view of conditions a new 606 (or something similar) is going on along with swapping out the rear E07 (only got 600k on it!) for an Eo9 Dakar.

As an obsession James, it’s worse than bloody rock climbing (and that’s saying something, just ask my wife).

Wigster

Hey Wigster!!

All good mate It will be good to catch up again. See you up there

Cheers,
Left

[Ron SantMember]

Hi Wigster,
I had the same issue with the front wheel removal so I made an adaptor to go from the 17mm to an 8mm allen key. I does the trick well and doesn,t take up any room in the toolkit. i have seen something similar on line for sale but it is a lot cheaper and more convenient if you make one yourself.

Ron

[Craig CorlissMember]

Hey TB,

Can you take me off the standby list, family commitments !

Thanks

Hopefully the next

Cheers

[Shane CosgroveMember]

Hey TB,

Skyrider is a scratch for the nav ride, he has work commitments that have come up and cannot make it. Can you take him off the list, thanks.

[GregMember]

Skyrider and Tex have been removed, sadly I may add. Hope to meet you guys on the next one

You still good Squiggle? Weathers looking up

TB

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