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Hey mate I bought an Artrax oversized full floating front rotor from Sutto’s about 12mths ago and it is still going strong. It came complete with bracket to mount caliper at a reasonable price. Just finished the longest day ride and and all good using Braking sintered pads.
Cheers,
Lefty
1) The Longest Day Ride 2012, Fast with maximum concentration for over 12.5hrs. Great personal acheivement, and such a great country we have to ride in. 2620km total
2) 2 Day Nav ride, great company, great tracks, great blokes. 1200km total
Equal 2nd)
2 Day ride at Wauchope with Mick and Moose with grass track shinanigans!! Bloody Great Stuff of all types! :woohoo:Cheers,
Lefty
Well I made it back safe yesterday after 2620km solo on the bike over 2 and a half days, with a total moving time of just over 26hrs. Well it was a great experience, adventure and acheivement in very hot and dry conditions. Mental concentration is the key to this ride to ensure you stay upright and you are always looking for things that may want to bring you unstuck. :dry:
I was the 4th bike to make it to the corner of around 20-25 that made it (not sure exactly) and the only one on a small capacity 450. :woohoo:
I wish to thank everyone for their kind comments and for keeping an eye on me through my spot tracker along the way. It seems a little odd but mentally when you are riding out there in the barron desert and you check that the little green light on your spot is still flashing you get this sense of feeling that you are not alone and people are nearby should I need help.
Thanks to TB for volunteering to be my emergency contact should I have needed assistance and thanks again to everyone for their support.
I’m Back at work today so I will follow up a bit later with a full report.
Have a Safe and very Merry Xmas to everyone at OBT!
Take care,
LeftySturt NP Cameron Corner
Cameron Corner Store
Cameron Corner Marker
KTM450EXC (2008 Model) After 2620km
Rear Tyre Michelin T63
Merry Christmas to everyone and have a safe 2013.
I hope to catch up with you all on the trails soon.
Cheers,
LeftyYeah well done Mick. Great stuff mate. From a great bloke.
Cheers,
LeftyThanks to everyone for their best wishes. I am all packed and pumped for a big day in the saddle. keep an eye on the spot and we will see how we go.
Leaving at 5.44am
Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope to catch up with everyone soon.
Cheers,
LeftyNickj wrote:Looks like your well preped mate, good luck , stay safe and have a beer for us at the corner
Nick
Thanks Nick,
I plan to wash the dust down mate and I will definately have 1 or 2 for you when i get there.
Have a great Xmas everyone at OBT.
Cheers,
LeftyTrailboss wrote:Looks good You around the shed tomorrow Lefty? Will catch up
TB
Yeah mate i should be there. BTW you are on the rescue list. :blink: :whistle:
I just hope that I don’t need to call eh :unsure:
Catch up tomorrow.
EAGLE`02 wrote:Not long now Lefty !!!!Have a good trip mate and a Merry XMAS while your at it
Wherever you may be for that , home safe hopefully Cheers
Yeah thanks Eags
and a merry Xmas to you and your family also.
I am looking forward to it mate and I hope all goes well. :unsure:
I have finished my prep and did around 40km today just to make sure that all is ok.Here it is all ready for the long trip!!
Looking at the weather reports it is going to be a hot one. :huh: I prefer that than rain eh.
Go Team OBT!Cheers,
LeftI will be definately looking at this one Boulder. I will get past this weekend and if all goes to plan I may have a new bike for the job by then.
Cheers,
LeftyYeah Happy Birthday Dejay
Catch up soon!!
Lefty
Trailboss wrote:EAGLE`02 wrote:Lefty wrote:EAGLE`02 wrote:Good Stuff Left
Have a great run mate, I will be at work watchin` the Spot with interest
Cheers
Yeah, thanks Eags
It looks like you blokes had a good night last night. :woohoo:
Did TB re-mortgage the house for Grabbo’s helmet?? :laugh: :laugh:
Just about :laugh: But at the moment it is sitting next to my 690 in the shed
I aint saying what it went for, but if necesary probably would have went even higher :whistle:Great collectors item
For the record Eags it wasn’t much over the cost of the helmet new :huh: given the custom art work, and its heritage and the autograph its bloody cheap
Mate I am sure that it is a great piece of memorabilia and only a one off helmet as you mentioned. From one of great riders and a great bloke too eh! I can’t wait to borrow it off ya for the next grass track shenanigans at Moose’s place. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Trailboss wrote:Lefty wrote:EAGLE`02 wrote:Did TB re-mortgage the house for Grabbo’s helmet?? :laugh: :laugh:No bargain actually
You be careful out there Lefty, lots of wildlife around thicker on the ground then has been in the last 15 years ol mate (brother in laws Dad tells me last week) If you cant see back it off, ride safe will catch you up this week before you go and get that info of you to keep an eye out. Got friends, relatives out west everywhere but be better if you don’t need them of course
I am of work those days so I will be around maybe even out at Trangie if you get saddle sore on the way home :laugh:Good luck see you Monday or Tuesday
Thanks TB
for all the advice :unsure:
Will catch up during the week.Cheers,
LeftTB
