Any Perth rides this weekend?

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by Koos

Well done Paul. And done with the top heavy packing. Thanks for the update.

Koos

G'day Koos. How goes it?

[JayBo1]

Great little write-up Paul. It's a good ride to boost confidence or help a rider sort out exactly what they need and want. You have probably, IMHO, one of the best choices of bike for a trip like that! I've done the HT a few times now, in 4x4 and on motorbike, and enjoyed every time. Good on ya for sharing.
Cheers
JayBo

[Koos]

Originally Posted by neilaction

G'day Koos. How goes it?

Going well, thanks Neil........except for the work - too busy. Too few rides, only been on the dirt twice this year and this weekend sucks too.

unless you want to ride on 16 / 17th I will not ride with you before your NJ trip. I'm not taking much leave this year so it's precious, therfore the cop out of NJ.

Cheers
Koos

[ithaca62]

Originally Posted by Koos

Well done Paul. And done with the top heavy packing. Thanks for the update.

Koos

It looks top heavy but the bag only has my hiking tent, sleeping bag, mat and a few clothes and snacks in it.

The throwover bags are good for a weekender but I need to choose some racks and saddle bags yet before I do longer trips and need to carry more water and food.

I like farcall's DR setup that he has pics of in his RR's.

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by Koos

unless you want to ride on 16 / 17th I will not ride with you before your NJ trip. I'm not taking much leave this year so it's precious, therfore the cop out of NJ.

Cheers
Koos

Mmmmm, could wedge in another half dayer.
Watch this space.

[Saronkhye]

Hi, I have recently bought a 640 and would like to know if there are some good trails around Perth to try out bike.
I ride my mtb in the hills, but am not sure about riding motorbikes in the Perth hills.
Cheers

[fatgut]

Originally Posted by Saronkhye

Hi, I have recently bought a 640 and would like to know if there are some good trails around Perth to try out bike.
I ride my mtb in the hills, but am not sure about riding motorbikes in the Perth hills.
Cheers

Head for Brookton Hwy and take any tracks on the left after Ashendon road, take the pages from the street directory that show the major gravel roads such as Smiths, Runningbrook, Darkin. Or a GPS.
Keep a look out for rides , may be one on the 17th March.
Kev.

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by Saronkhye

Hi, I have recently bought a 640 and would like to know if there are some good trails around Perth to try out bike.
I ride my mtb in the hills, but am not sure about riding motorbikes in the Perth hills.
Cheers

Welcome.

As Kev said, plenty of riding North and South of Brookton Hwy etc etc.
Keep an eye on this thread.

A 640 heh.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715151

[fatgut]

Originally Posted by neilaction

Welcome.

As Kev said, plenty of riding North and South of Brookton Hwy etc etc.
Keep an eye on this thread.

A 640 heh.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715151

Only 4 weeks to go . NJ.
Kev

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by fatgut

Only 4 weeks to go . NJ.
Kev

I ordered some heavier front springs today. 0.75s.

[fatgut]

Originally Posted by neilaction

I ordered some heavier front springs today. 0.75s.

I have the 0.8s with oil at 145mm from top 15wht. With my fat arse, 35lts fuel in tank and about 40kg on the back I am yet to bottom it out. Its a bit harsh on the corragation if they are deep ( 150mm +). but great if going quick and hitting deep ruts and holes.
If I was only going to do gravel roads I was going to look at a set of .7s
Kev.

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by fatgut

I have the 0.8s with oil at 145mm from top 15wht. With my fat arse, 35lts fuel in tank and about 40kg on the back I am yet to bottom it out. Its a bit harsh on the corragation if they are deep ( 150mm +). but great if going quick and hitting deep ruts and holes.
If I was only going to do gravel roads I was going to look at a set of .7s
Kev.

How do you go fully loaded in super deep sand?

[fatgut]

Originally Posted by neilaction

How do you go fully loaded in super deep sand?

It went great, Deep sand doesn't worry it even in the very soft deep stuff at Nangara, .. Its just like riding the Harley .
Jay would not say the same.
Kev

[neilaction]

Originally Posted by fatgut

It went great, Deep sand doesn't worry it even in the very soft deep stuff at Nangara, .. Its just like riding the Harley .
Jay would not say the same.
Kev

Just curious as i've got a few 100 kays to get through thats all.

[iconman]

Originally Posted by neilaction

Just curious as i've got a few 100 kays to get through thats all.

Gunna need all the help you can get mate!