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Forum: Australia 05-16-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By shedmarket
Thanks for the heads up Dave, it doesn't look far...

Thanks for the heads up Dave, it doesn't look far from the Coaldale Road to the end of Wattle Creek Road / start of Mt Marsh Road area so we will see how we go. If it is still closed we can go up to...
Forum: Australia 05-14-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By shedmarket
The Ruptured Budgie rally is on the Saturday...

The Ruptured Budgie rally is on the Saturday night as well but is over 100 kilometres from Killarney. I did notice some of the guys going there are staying in Killarney Friday night so it is a pity...
Forum: Australia 05-13-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By shedmarket
This coming weekend, Saturday 18th May leave...

This coming weekend, Saturday 18th May leave Coffs, stay overnight Killarney, return Sunday 19th May.

Short notice but only decided today as the weather is looking good and it shouldn't be too...
Forum: Australia 05-13-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By shedmarket
Killarney Overnight - Invite and Road Report Request

A number of guys from the Coffs area are planning a ride this weekend to Killarney via Coaldale, (almost) Whiporie, Tabulam, Urbenville, then a loop up White Swamp Road / Condamine River Road into...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,747
Posted By shedmarket
We are a bit lucky here in OZ as it is where the...

We are a bit lucky here in OZ as it is where the Airhawks come from. We were able to order ours direct from the factory and were given the following advice, the flatter the better. Half fill the...
Forum: Australia 05-08-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,592
Posted By shedmarket
Did you ever wonder why Tasmania doesn't float...

Did you ever wonder why Tasmania doesn't float off into the Southern ocean? --- Victoria Sucks !!!

On a more serious note, the ABS (Australian Bureau Statistics, not braking systems) reported...
Forum: Australia 05-02-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,137
Posted By shedmarket
The four I ordered arrived a few days ago. took...

The four I ordered arrived a few days ago. took one out of the bag and without instructions had it open and set up in less than a couple of minutes. Friggin brilliant!!!

As I am 6'4" and 120 kg...
Forum: Australia 04-29-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By shedmarket
OK, this is a long story but bear with me. ...

OK, this is a long story but bear with me.

Three years ago a group of us went over to the salt races. Due to work commitments I couldn't get away until four or five days after the others, who...
Forum: Australia 04-28-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,035
Posted By shedmarket
Wonderful night gentlemen, job well done. When is...

Wonderful night gentlemen, job well done. When is the next one?

Just got home via BMW roadside assist, end of the clutch cable came off as I came into a roundabout in Armidale. Tilt tray ride back...
Forum: Australia 04-25-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,035
Posted By shedmarket
Just want to confirm from Coffs there will be...

Just want to confirm from Coffs there will be myself, Maso and waylo. Rob from Nambucca has also been in touch with me and will be travelling with us.

Looking forward to it.

Chris
Forum: Australia 04-25-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 85,274
Posted By shedmarket
Hi Mick, I saw you were unsure which way to...

Hi Mick,

I saw you were unsure which way to go to Horton with Kempsey/Armidale road closed.

We (three of us, 2 x DR650 and me on an F800GS) are leaving Saturday morning for the same...
Forum: Australia 04-24-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,035
Posted By shedmarket
If so that would make me the "son of a preacher...

If so that would make me the "son of a preacher man", not a snow flakes chance in hell could that be the case, not that hell exists of course.



What's on in Narrabri on Sunday? (please don't...
Forum: Australia 04-23-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,035
Posted By shedmarket
Ok, I am definately in and looking forward to...

Ok, I am definately in and looking forward to meeting a few of you at last.

Just a double check, none of you are bible reading, non-alcohol types who will want to be sitting around the fire...
Forum: Australia 04-23-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,137
Posted By shedmarket
2 for me as well. Been deliberating about bying...

2 for me as well. Been deliberating about bying one of these for months, this what was needed to get me off my arse, or is that back on it when the chair arrives?

Who cares, 2 it is.
Forum: Australia 04-21-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,035
Posted By shedmarket
Got room left for a coastie (or two)? Wanted to...

Got room left for a coastie (or two)? Wanted to go out and explore that area for a while now, this sounds as good an excuse as any other. If you have the room I can probably round up a few mates to...
Forum: Australia 04-16-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By shedmarket
The track is very steep with erosion humps from...

The track is very steep with erosion humps from the time it leaves the Old Grafton Road and levels out at the top then winds around to the lookout. I have never done it on a bike, in a 4wd it is a...
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By shedmarket
I have not been through there for about 4 months...

I have not been through there for about 4 months but to the best of my knowledge your option 1 is OK.

Option 2 is a no go sorry, Narrow Pass Fire Trail is locked thanks to the wonderful people at...
Forum: Australia 04-15-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 934
Posted By shedmarket
I got the same email and had a brief look over...

I got the same email and had a brief look over the website and I think bikes are exempt but do not quote me on it.

Living in the country we only need the one tag for when one of us (a group at...
Forum: Australia 04-13-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By shedmarket
If you check the site I mentioned earlier Rocky...

If you check the site I mentioned earlier Rocky River Road (Eastern end) and Billirimba Creek Road (Western End) are both closed due to flood damage due to flood damage in "several locations". Could...
Forum: Australia 04-09-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By shedmarket
Awfully hard to help without some idea of what...

Awfully hard to help without some idea of what roads you are looking at taking. The fuel range limits your options as well.

Lots of roads are closed due to landslips with some roads completly...
Forum: Australia 04-09-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By shedmarket
This is the best place to check,...

This is the best place to check, http://www.myroadinfo.com.au/landing.htm as there are a number of roads still closed across the entire region.
Forum: Australia 04-08-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,820
Posted By shedmarket
Bugger, only a few weeks before the 1st Ashes...

Bugger, only a few weeks before the 1st Ashes test in Brisbane. I would never have enough brownie points with she who must be obeyed to get a couple of weeks off for a bike ride and just get home in...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-31-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By shedmarket
I ran TKC's from new on mine as I had them on me...

I ran TKC's from new on mine as I had them on me previous bike (Tiger 955i) and loved them on dirt. Found the needed pressure adjustments too much for the different surfaces (30 psi for road, 20 or...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-31-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 18,004
Posted By shedmarket
OK, I have held off asking for a while now, why...

OK, I have held off asking for a while now, why the Aussie beer, is it an important testing mixture?

If so, maybe Recluse will want someone from Australia to test it in our conditions, which is...
Forum: Australia 03-29-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By shedmarket
Yes Max, it is the caravan park. They have a...

Yes Max, it is the caravan park. They have a large array of beers, including the premium ones, for such a small place, even the mid strengths and lights if you are that way inclined. A fair selection...
Forum: Australia 03-26-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By shedmarket
Hey Max, not too ambitious at all, you should do...

Hey Max, not too ambitious at all, you should do all of that comfortably.

You may wish to check on the Rocky River Road section, last I checked it was closed due to several landslips and bridges...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-24-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,011
Posted By shedmarket
Those top bars sure look pretty but I hope they...

Those top bars sure look pretty but I hope they are stupendously strong as they look fairly close to the body work. After the last couple of falls on mine they had bent about an inch to one side so...
Forum: Australia 03-22-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By shedmarket
I have been on here for years and never seen...

I have been on here for years and never seen this. Judging by how much has been entered on it very few others knew of it's existence either.
Forum: Australia 03-21-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By shedmarket
This is where it is so hard to look for events or...

This is where it is so hard to look for events or trips on in any one area, this is probably posted in the KLR thread but if you do not have one you would't know it was on. Other gatherings are...
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 240
Posted By shedmarket
A quick update, ther e is a goood chance a sports...

A quick update, ther e is a goood chance a sports bike riding mate is going to meet us in his ute with his young blokes bike on the back so he can have a play and get of of town.

If anyone wants...
Forum: Australia 03-20-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By shedmarket
Come On Mid Coasters

I should have posted this here. Come on you lot from this area, lets be a little more active in reasons to ride to different areas, the more the merrier, sorry, better (not that there is anything...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-19-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,011
Posted By shedmarket
I have had the Altrider bars for a number of...

I have had the Altrider bars for a number of years now and could not be happier. I have had a half dozen falls and no damage to bike or bars. The photos here show my first trial of the bars, speed...
Forum: Australia 03-16-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 240
Posted By shedmarket
Overnight Stay at Mann River Sat 23/03

A few of us from Coffs are planning a leisurely ride to stay at the Mann River Camp Ground (http://goo.gl/maps/aTydq : http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkGetThere.aspx?id=N0569) on...
Forum: Australia 03-07-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By shedmarket
You would have to have a lot of single track...

You would have to have a lot of single track experience and not tackle it alone, particularly if remotely wet. Elevation reached is over 1000 metres and hills in excess of 35 degrees in both...
Forum: Australia 03-02-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,536
Posted By shedmarket
Happy it went well for you all. I went in 2010...

Happy it went well for you all. I went in 2010 and loved it, tried taking a crew over the last two years but only ever got halfway there and it was called off.

The bastards held it this year on...
Forum: Australia 02-07-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,028
Posted By shedmarket
This story should make you feel very, very lucky....

This story should make you feel very, very lucky.

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-into-kangaroo-20130208-2e2cs.html

Our thoughts go out to his family.
Forum: Australia 02-01-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 852
Posted By shedmarket
As I have said previously, just to summarise, I...

As I have said previously, just to summarise, I have used Scott and Fox goggles in my XD4 helmet (XL size) and cannot tell a difference in size, both while fitted or putting on or off. I used both...
Forum: Australia 02-01-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 852
Posted By shedmarket
I had normal adult size Scott goggles but had...

I had normal adult size Scott goggles but had trouble in some locations getting lenses as not all bike shops stock them. A mate who has always ridden dirt bikes told me to only buy Fox as basically...
Forum: Australia 01-31-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 852
Posted By shedmarket
I have the XD4 helmet and love it. I have used my...

I have the XD4 helmet and love it. I have used my old Scott goggles and a new pair of Fox ones and they fit fine. I have had no problem with the peak, in my opinion, I can move my head around at any...
Forum: Australia 01-29-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,832
Posted By shedmarket
This was looking as a good alternative to Spot...

This was looking as a good alternative to Spot until you see the cost, $369 to buy compared to $200 to $250 for the Spot. $20 to $50 per month for messages and tracking (limited number) compared to...
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