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Great stuff Teza, never easy to come back from that level of injury but is an awesome feeling when the mojo does start to return, no matter how slow it may return.

Keep it going and enjoy

Have to admit, the tight single stuff is addictive ……………… even when on a bit of a land barge

Gaz

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Hmmm, will need to keep an eye on this thread, that is if a fat balding four eyed old bastard that has the riding ability of a blind camel with a prostetic leg is allowed (oh yeah, and if/where it is DR capable) 😆

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white rocket wrote:

was a heap better spot before the national parks took it over its turned to shit now in comparison

That is the story of pretty much every place that National Parks control unfortunately as they seem to want to lock down and shut off many good pieces of the regions to pander to the louder minority groups.

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Pezz,

The still camera is a cheapo Nikon L310 and the helmet cam is a Contour HD

As for the spot, the national park looks like a sensational spot to explore and the ride to it is pretty damn good as well.

Gaz

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They don’t change ………….. my 2012 one just after it had a sleep

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Silly question ……………. is there a way to get onto an email list of similar for closures?

I have had a quick look at the Forestry site (emphasis on quick) and found nothing

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

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Update:

The pig only has 230mm maximum of clearance under the bash plate, so 220 – 225mm would be ideal.

Is that a possibility Teknik?

Thanks in advance

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Top little report there guys but definitely the right decision made after chatting to the locals.

Great little area and one I will probably be trying to get to soon as I find roads through 😆

Do have to say though that the local news was interesting when they mentioned this fire and how it had been started (they believe) by fireworks and how one guy was hospitalised, only to follow that story with the report on all the New Years fireworks shows from the region.

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Cool guys, ta heaps.

I will measure up the exact clearance and advise

Gaz

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Tops stuff TB, looks like heaps of fun and hope the foot heals up quick Steve.

Mind you, the bloody country looked a little wet compared to where I was but hey, I know many would love that out this way right now.

Keep em coming

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white rocket wrote:

we could still prably go for a spin but my bikes a bloody useless adventer bike (KTM300) will try anything hit the mx tracks at goanna tracks today and had a great time trying to ride them

Cool.

I don’t always do the adventure type of stuff but have a DR as I do not have a ute or trailer to carry a bike around so have to ride it to all the various places.

I have no problems fanging (by my gumby standards) firetrails or whatnot but will need to run the thing in first as I only collect it on Friday this coming week.

Gaz

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Trailboss wrote:

Gaz, I dont live in Dubbo mate but if you have a GPS I can provide you with a heap of tracks between Dubbo, Wellington, Orange, Hillend, Bathurst, Mudgee, etc if you are interested

TB

TB, don’t have a GPS yet but may get one in the months ahead so feel free to send anything you may want as all is appreciated

white rocket wrote:

i am from out dubbo way but am guessing we would ride different different typs of tracks going by your choice of bike.

Probably true as I am not really into the steep rocky type of riding but have taken the old DR into places that many considered as ‘unsuitable’ for the bike as for me I use the ‘wonder where that track goes GPS system’

But that said, I would agree that the DR (and my lack of ability) are not suited to all types of riding.

Gaz

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Well here goes.

I have little experience all up, that being a Weestrom and a DR650 only.

The Weestrom would be way to heavy for what you describe but is extremely capable on tar or dirt and very comfortable for 1000kms days ………… but it is not what you want.

The DR is very capable and whilst I have done 500km days in the past, now I use mine in more trail/track areas and it is quite capable, but not comparable to the KTM’s of the world.

Personally if dollars are an issue I cannot look beyond the DR as you generally can get some very good condition, low kay models with extra gear for $5000 or so.

If you are nearby the Illawarra let me know and I can give you a ride on my DR which is standard suspension and sprocket wise (and FWIW, I have no issues with handling but also have no ability or past experience to judge)

Gaz

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May be a little late, and it is a somewhat far fetched idea but …………….

Try contacting Formula Xtreme promotions as they ran a road race weekend at Eastern Creek on the weekend just gone with some teams from Qld involved – never know, some may do it for a few dollars (I do know a guy who got a bike from Adelaide to Sydney that way as Race Teams always like dollars)

Failing that.

Do you know any truckies or removalists?

Sometimes a removalist may do it as a back load if they are returning empty or near empty

Gaz

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Nickj wrote:

That’s a great story Gaz , the track does look testing and it must have been a real buzz to get through it on your own. I hope you carry a Spot Tracker just in case mate

Nick

Actually I don’t carry a spot tracker but do have the phone very hand (and it got covered in mud today).

This track is actually around 30 minutes from my house and close by a major road so in terms of assistance if needed I was a few hundred metres away but this was indeed an awakening.

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